Nurse (ER)
Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care within the Indian Health Service to support vulnerable communities.
Best for:Best for experienced emergency registered nurses with strong clinical expertise and a background in complex patient management.
Overview
The Indian Health Service is seeking a dedicated Emergency Room Nurse to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role involves assessing patient conditions, coordinating evidence-based care plans, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers in high-pressure environments. Successful candidates will provide clinical leadership, mentor junior nursing staff, and ensure adherence to rigorous healthcare standards. This federal appointment offers a meaningful opportunity to improve health outcomes across American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
What you'll do
- Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate skilled patient care in alignment with evidence-based nursing standards.
- Supervise the delivery of nursing care by professional and non-professional staff, offering guidance and performance feedback.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to execute coordinated care plans.
- Apply critical thinking to make complex clinical decisions and respond rapidly to fluctuating patient conditions.
- Lead unit-level quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical workflow enhancement initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: Diploma, Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree from a professional nursing educational program
Language: English; professional fluency required
Instruction: English
- At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-09 level
- Expertise in emergency nursing and managing patients with highly complex, unstable, or high-risk conditions
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff
- Proficiency in utilizing critical thinking for complex clinical decision-making
- Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must pass a federal background investigation and financial suitability review
- Must obtain and maintain a current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license
Funding & terms
How to apply
Prepare a comprehensive resume detailing relevant nursing experience and hours worked per week. Submit your application package through the online portal along with required educational transcripts and proof of licensure.
- CV
- Transcripts
- Nursing License
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