Nurse (Pediatrics)

Indian Health Service • Shiprock, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse (Pediatrics) performs responsible nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge of patient conditions and treatments, and the ability to work independently. The position is in the Pediatrics Branch, Division of Nursing Services, Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The incumbent assesses pediatric patients, provides nursing treatments, educates patients and families, and maintains professional proficiency in pediatric nursing. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination and hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Meet the applicable minimum qualification pathway for GS-05, GS-07, or GS-09. Requirements vary by nursing degree, graduate education, academic achievement, and professional nursing experience.
• For GS-05, qualify with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and no experience, or a nursing diploma/associate degree and one full year of professional nursing experience.
• For GS-07, qualify through one of the listed pathways: a bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement; a bachelor’s degree and one full year of professional nursing experience; a nursing diploma/associate degree and two full years of professional nursing experience; or one full year of graduate nursing education.
• For GS-09, qualify with a master’s degree in professional nursing, or a nursing diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree plus at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-07 or above.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must provide official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
• Obtain and maintain staff clinical privileges and any required licensure.
• U.S. citizenship is required; Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully complete the required federal background investigation and financial suitability review, E-Verify check, and any other applicable employment screening.
• Set up direct deposit.
• A service agreement will be required if recruitment or relocation incentives are authorized.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess patients’ clinical conditions, collecting and interpreting information from medical histories, physical assessments, laboratory results, and screening data.
• Assess and treat minor health problems, including colds, impetigo, cuts, and bruises, according to standing orders.
• Administer prescribed therapeutic measures, including medications, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and other treatments.
• Educate patients and families about available resources and coordinate appointments for social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and physical support.
• Maintain pediatric nursing knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, including Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), staff meetings, workshops, and professional nursing conferences.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Annual leave accrual of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, depending on federal service.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Potential access to student loan repayment programs through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA for qualifying health disciplines; these programs are competitive and separate from hiring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree