Become a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Health Service (IHS) employees are considerate in our care, creative in our approach, enthusiastic about our work and compassionate with our patients. Our lifestyle is adventurous, community oriented and focused on service and problem solving as part of a professional interdisciplinary team. Join us in improving the health outcomes of 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Regional Bemidji Area, PHS Cass Lake Indian Health Hospital. Duties •Provides direct primary, preventative and therapeutic nursing care to patients of all age groups. •Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures such as lab studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, and pulmonary function tests. •Formulates and implements a plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, and prescription of medications. •Performs minor surgical and invasive procedures such as suture of lacerations not involving nerves or tendons, incisions and drainage of abscesses. •Provides direct physical and psychological care in emergencies. Job Announcements are posted via usajobs.gov. Job Announcement Number: IHS-17-BJ-1942618-DH