REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - OBSTETRICS EMERGENCY Part-time

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 will deliver compassionate care where it is needed most.

Begin your journey with purpose - and receive a recruitment/relocation sign‑on bonus, if you are eligible.

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. Degree and License Waiting Period for Impending Graduates

A graduate or higher‑level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. The program must be accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Applicants 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 state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Experience: The work experience must equip 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.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in nursing with no experience; Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision;

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS‑5 grade level);

Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

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

Successful completion of a PhD 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 the GS‑9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing educational program.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to 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:

Provides professional obstetrical nursing care to patients under close supervision. Reviews medical records, administers medications as prescribed, and assists physicians and midwives with procedures. Develops or participates in nursing care plans to meet the needs of assigned patients in accordance with established obstetrical nursing standards, policies, and procedures. Provides professional obstetrical nursing care utilizing established principles, practices, and procedures to assess and address patient needs. Develops individualized nursing care plans for patients during labor and delivery through postpartum care and discharge, interprets the progress of labor, monitors fetal status, recognizes deviations from normal, and promptly initiates appropriate nursing interventions. Identifies adverse signs and symptoms and responds effectively in emergency situations, including implementation of life‑saving measures. Applies knowledge of pharmaceuticals, including indications, desired effects, side effects, and potential complications.

Independently provides comprehensive nursing care in the obstetrical department, including triage and intervention in acute and life‑threatening situations. Interprets clinical data to assess patient status and determine appropriate nursing interventions. Exercises advanced clinical judgment to independently assess, prioritize, and manage patient care in unpredictable and life‑threatening situations. Independently plans, schedules, and delivers comprehensive nursing care, coordinating and overseeing patient care across shifts and disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care and serving as a clinical resource within the OB department. Leads or significantly contributes to department‑level initiatives such as policy development, quality improvement, staff education, or implementation of evidence‑based practices. Acts or leads in a charge nurse capacity to manage the flow of the unit.

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