Nursing Assistant @ Indian Health Service

Job Summary

Join the Indian Health Service as a Nursing Assistant and support quality healthcare services for American Indian communities. Provide routine and moderately complex nursing assistant care and clinical support services in a healthcare operation while building a rewarding career in a mission-driven healthcare environment. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

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.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social).
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
• You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• GS-5: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level that quipped the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions.
• Examples of specialized experience include: Perform a range of diagnostic support duties in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility which includes taking and recording vital signs; collecting and labeling specimens; making visual observations of patient's condition; assembling equipment and supplies in preparation for treatment; maintaining patient information and data in electronic health records; and maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.
• OR Education for GS-5: 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation.
• OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade

Requirements

• Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
• Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Major Duties

• Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Certified Nursing Assistant Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Applies standardized nursing rules and procedures to provide patient care based on patient condition and response.
• Applies standardized nursing rules and procedures to provide patient care based on patient condition and response.
• Provides on going patient and family teaching including diabetic self-care, wound care management, medication purposes to support continuity of care.
• Collects and record vital signs.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care.
• Assists, prepares, collects, labels, and transports lab specimens.
• Assists in the arrangement of clinic appointments and discharge of patients.

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
• Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
• 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-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.