Nursing Assistant
Indian Health ServiceChinle, Arizona; Kayenta, Arizona; Red Mesa, Arizona; Bloomfield, New Mexico; Shiprock, New Mexico · full time · Entry
$40,736 – $52,957
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This Indian Health Service nursing assistant role provides routine to moderately complex patient care under licensed nursing supervision, including vital signs monitoring, hygiene, mobility assistance, and specimen collection. It suits someone with at least one year of healthcare experience who can document care in electronic health records and maintain infection control standards.
Our summary, not Indian Health Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- At least one year of specialized healthcare experience at GS-4 level or equivalent
- Ability to measure and record vital signs
- Perform patient hygiene, feeding, mobility, and positioning tasks
- Document care in electronic health records
- Maintain infection control and safety standards
- REAL ID required beginning May 7, 2025
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in practical nursing or related fields such as psychology or psychiatric technician training
- Foreign education credentials with Certificate of Foreign Equivalency