Summary At the Indian Health Service (IHS), Nurses do more than practice medicine—they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you’ll deliver compassionate care where it’s needed most. Begin your journey with purpose – and receive a recruitment/relocation sign‑on bonus if you are eligible. All grade levels may not be available at all locations. Duties Public Health Nurse GS-0610-07 Duties Under close supervision, supports community/public health nursing services by assisting higher‑level nurses in applying the nursing process to deliver care in home, school, clinic, and community outreach settings. Collects and documents demographic, clinical, and basic epidemiologic information; helps maintain registries (e.g., immunization tracking) and supports routine communicable disease surveillance activities using established tools and protocols. Provides basic health education and prevention messaging using approved materials and reinforces established plans of care, including culturally safe health promotion across the lifespan. Assists with referrals, follow‑up, and documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and participates in quality improvement and reporting activities in accordance with standing orders, professional standards, and supervisory guidance. Public Health Nurse GS-0610-09 Duties With minimal supervision, independently provides comprehensive community/public health nursing services to individuals and families across the lifespan using the nursing process in home, school, clinic, and community settings. Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized and family‑centered plans of care, including outreach, screening, immunization follow‑up, referral, early intervention, and case management. Participates in population health assessment and communicable disease control by collecting, validating, and documenting data and assisting with case reporting, investigation, contact follow‑up, and implementation of control measures in coordination with public health entities. Coordinates care and transitions with interdisciplinary teams and tribal/community partners, delivers cultural and literacy‑appropriate health education, and supports program documentation and quality improvement activities consistent with regulatory and professional standards. Public Health Nurse GS-0610-11 Duties Independently plans, prioritizes, and delivers community/public health nursing services to individuals, families, groups, and defined populations, integrating public health principles with clinical practice (e.g., primary prevention, chronic disease management, maternal/child health, and communicable disease prevention/control). Conducts comprehensive population and community assessments by analyzing demographic, clinical, and epidemiologic data to identify trends, priority health issues, high‑risk groups, and disparities, and translates findings into targeted prevention and early intervention strategies. Leads or coordinates communicable disease investigations and outbreak response activities and develops, implements, and evaluates community‑based health programs in collaboration with public health entities and community/tribal partners. Serves as a clinical and public health resource through consultation, mentoring, and training, and advances program effectiveness through evaluation, quality improvement, accurate documentation, and adherence to nurse practice acts and public health nursing standards. Requirements U.S. Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must set up direct deposit. Position must be covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring that the individual has not been convicted of a disqualifying offense. May be required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Position subject to rotating shifts; days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; shift rotations may vary from 8‑, 10‑, and 12‑hour shifts. On‑call hours or standby duty may be required. Background Investigation This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is required to avoid delays or a determination of unsuitability. QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education Graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. For foreign graduates, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required. Licensure Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory. Experience Work experience must equip the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Many GS-9 and above positions may require specialty nursing experience. For GS-7: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to GS‑5) or equivalent degree‑experience combinations as listed. For GS-9: Master’s degree in professional nursing or at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to GS‑7) and possession of an appropriate diploma, associate, or bachelor’s degree. For GS-11: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing program or at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to GS‑9) and possession of an appropriate degree. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of specialized experience at a lower grade level. Specific experience descriptions for GS‑07, GS‑09, and GS‑11 are provided below. Educational and Foreign Credentials Submission If you have not yet completed your education requirements but are within the established timeframe, submit: Documentation from the educational institution’s registrar, dean, or appropriate official attesting to the timeframe for completion of the program. A copy of your most recent unofficial transcript. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & OTHER INFORMATION Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A service agreement will be required. Additional benefits information is available on the IHS website. Notes on leave accrual, promotion potential, and the Merit Hiring Plan are included in the full job announcement. ESSAY QUESTIONS How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? How would you help advance the President’s Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic, or personal achievements? Responses are optional and will not be scored but may be reviewed by hiring managers. You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or an AI tool. FINANCIAL SUITABILITY REQUIREMENT This position requires a review of the applicant’s financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). NOTE Applicants should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. #J-18808-Ljbffr