Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing

Locations: Chinle, AZ | Inscription House, AZ | Kayenta, AZ | Maricopa, AZ | Parker, AZ | Peach Springs, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Polacca, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Sacaton, AZ | Shonto, AZ | Supai, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Whiteriver, AZ | Davis, CA | Hemet, CA | Riverside, CA | Winterhaven, CA | Towaoc, CO | Fort Hall, ID | Lawrence, KS | Mashpee, MA | Cass Lake, MN | Naytahwaush, MN | Ogema, MN | Browning, MT | Crow Agency, MT | Harlem, MT | Lame Deer, MT | Poplar, MT | Wolf Point, MT | Cherokee, NC | Belcourt, ND | Fort Yates, ND | Acoma, NM | Albuquerque, NM | Bloomfield, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Dulce, NM | Gallup, NM | Mescalero, NM | Santa Ana Pueblo, NM | Santa Fe, NM | Shiprock, NM | Taos, NM | Tohatchi, NM | Zia Indian Reservation, NM | Zuni, NM | Elko, NV | Moapa, NV | Wadsworth, NV | Lockport, NY | Anadarko, OK | Carnegie, OK | Clinton, OK | El Reno, OK | Lawton, OK | Pawnee, OK | Watonga, OK | Wewoka, OK | Salem, OR | Warm Springs, OR | Rock Hill, SC | Eagle Butte, SD | Fort Thompson, SD | Kyle, SD | Lower Brule, SD | Martin, SD | Mobridge, SD | Pine Ridge, SD | Rosebud, SD | Wanblee, SD | Fort Duchesne, UT | Charles City, VA | Nespelem, WA | Toppenish, WA Type:Federal Salary Range:Per Year Open Period:3/4/2026 to 6/5/2026 Summary: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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Experience The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples Include: Providing direction and mentorship to subordinate staff in Nursing Services to plan, organize and implement required nursing duties; evaluating the nursing needs of patient care to provide optimal services; and providing comprehensive nursing care including general head-to-toe assessments, collection and assessment of laboratory studies, and assessment of other signs and symptoms relevant to diagnosis and treatment of patients. You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration. Work Type:The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary., The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules, including full-time, part-time (less than 40 hours per week), and intermittent (as needed). Announcement #:IHS-26-HQ-12898954-DHA

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