Indian Health Service is hiring for a Family Nurse Practitioner in Moapa, Nevada. This is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) position.Pay: $130,000 - $164,000 per year*Recruitment bonus and or moving of household goods may be authorized in addition to salaryWhy Choose IHS?Do you have student loans? You may be interested in our Loan Repayment Program. Loan Repayment Application available after entry on duty10 paid Government HolidaysGovernment Benefits Package includes Multiple Medical Insurance plan optionsPension plus Thrift Saving Plan matching 5% of Salary,104 Hours Personal Time Off AND 104 hours of Paid Sick Leave, accumulated over the first year.Vested after 5 years: Eligible for pension after 5 years of working at retirement age (62)Ability to continue to carry government insurance after retirement at the same rate as if you were workingPosition ResponsibilitiesAdvance Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) works as an independent nurse practitioner in their specialty, and will perform the following duties:Order, perform or interpret the results of diagnostic tests.Analyze and interpret patient's histories, symptoms, physical findings or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelines.Make decisions concerning medical care needs of patients, which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consults and referrals.Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections and injuries.Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, dosage and frequencies.Counsel patients about drug regimen and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications and herbal remedies.Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patient's individual circumstances.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsMust have Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) licensure Must be a US Citizen 2 or more years experiencegraduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the positionAbout Moapa, NVMoapa area offers some of the best recreation and attractions in Southern Nevada 50miles form Las Vegas. Moapa Valley is home to many recreation and attractions , including Valley of Fire State Park, Logandale Trails, and Lake Mead, as well as many other nearby recreational areas.Whether you are a visitor or resident of Moapa Valley, you can enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, museums, wildlife, and OHV Trails.