RN - Advanced OB Care Registered Nurse - Part Time/Nights

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. Provide comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the Indian Health Service within the Emergency Department, Obstetrics/Labor & Delivery, Operating Room, and Med/Surg‑Inpatient.

Assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of skilled patient care in accordance with nursing standards and evidence‑based practice.

Supervising the delivery of nursing care by other professional and non‑professional staff, providing guidance, evaluation, and feedback as needed.

Collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement coordinated care plans.

When a physician or midwife is not immediately available, initiate pre‑planned emergency nursing interventions to ensure maternal and neonatal safety, including preparation of the operating room, serving as circulating or scrub nurse, and performing newborn resuscitation and assessment. Administers prescribed therapeutic interventions including medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and other treatments in accordance with established policies and standards of care.

Collaborates with physicians, certified nurse midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans across the continuum of care including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, obstetrical triage, and newborn nursery services.

Obtains and maintains certifications such as BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring.

Formulating, implementing, and documenting individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and patient condition.

Responding to life‑threatening situations and initiating emergency resuscitation measures in accordance with adult and pediatric resuscitation protocols.

ACLS, BLS, PALS) and demonstrating competency in advanced perioperative and procedural nursing skills.

Supervising the delivery of nursing care by other professional and non‑professional staff, providing guidance, evaluation, and feedback as needed.

Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.

Performing on‑call duties as required to provide patient care during off‑tour hours for emergency surgical and procedural cases.

Functions as the second circulator for complex surgical procedures.

Promoting evidence‑based nursing practice through coordinating care focused on patient education, self‑management, and overall satisfaction throughout the continuum of inpatient care.

Performing comprehensive assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care based on clinical findings and the nursing process.

Administering medications and performing procedures in accordance with established policies and clinical standards.

Recognizing changes in patient condition, identifying urgent or emergent situations, and initiating appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.

Ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and maintaining knowledge of current clinical and operational guidelines.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Employees may be subject to health policies for measles, rubella, seasonal influenza, and must comply with immunization requirements.

Position subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift rotations may vary from 8‑, 10‑, and 12‑hour shifts.

Direct deposit must be set up.

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer, and part‑time work. A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing program 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 U.Experience: At GS‑9 and above, many positions require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

Possession of a master’s degree in professional nursing; At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to GS‑7 grade or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing from a professional nursing program.

D. or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to GS‑9 grade) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing program.

ER GS‑09 – Provide professional nursing care; knowledge of pharmaceuticals; perform triage using the Emergency Severity Index system.

ER GS‑11 – Serve as a senior clinical expert in emergency nursing; manage complex, high‑risk patients; lead quality improvement and evidence‑based initiatives; OB GS‑09 – Provide obstetrical nursing care; develop individualized care plans; OB GS‑11 – Independently provide comprehensive obstetric care; coordinate patient care; lead initiatives in the OB department.

OR GS‑09 – Provide perioperative nursing care; OR GS‑11 – Develop policies for infection control; coordinate education and training; oversee projects and investigations.

develop and evaluate nursing care plans; serve as preceptor or clinical resource.

Med/Surg GS‑11 – Manage care for highly complex patients; lead quality improvement initiatives; Financial suitability requirements: Review of applicant’s financial history; must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations before applying.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; Student Loan Repayment Programs are available through the Indian Health Service National Health Service Corps and the Health Resources and Services Administration Nurse Corps.