This position is located at Shiprock Service Unit, Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), Division of Nursing Services, Pediatric Outpatient Branch, Shiprock, New Mexico. The purpose of this position is directly responsible for supervising, managing, directing, coordinating, providing leadership, and evaluating the provision of nursing care provided in the Pediatric Outpatient Department. Incumbent reports to the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and/or Assistant Chief Nurse Executive (ACNE).

Duties

Functions as the Supervisory Nurse with responsibility for nursing services and nursing care on the Pediatrics Outpatient Department. Includes compliance with standards of care, patient safety, and compliance with other applicable standards. This plan includes a complete staffing plan, which is evaluated and revisions made as necessary. Plans the work for the unit; work schedules; ensures adequate nursing coverage for safe and effective patient care. Evaluates daily operations and services provided to assure efficient use of resources, including patient flow/process, work flow/process, productivity, and take appropriate corrective and evaluation action as needed. Prepares workload and production reports. Provides supervision to subordinate employees, including counseling, disciplinary action, corrective action, evaluation, and overall management of each unit employee. Assures orientation, training and development of each employee. Monitors, evaluates, and corrects employee performance. Conducts monthly meetings with unit staff. Participates in the hiring process. Effectively coordinates and supervises services to ensure delivery of quality patient care within the allocated areas of responsibility. Ensure policies and procedures, national nursing standards, The Joint Commission, federal guidelines and appropriate protocols are followed. Utilizes the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) for ordering supplies and equipment, and for contract nursing. Performs the full range of patient care duties and assesses medical legal implication for performing practice and activities related to age-appropriate care.

Requirements

Qualifications

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): Apply and use OPM Qualification standard 0610 Nurse Series: ttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/nurse-series-0610/ 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, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. 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. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. 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. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Comprehensive professional nursing care in preventive and therapeutic services to all age groups that includes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses, formulate and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, educate and counsel patients, and collaborate with physicians concerning patient care and management. Experience managing, directing, coordinating and providing leadership to Nursing staff. SUPERVISORY OR MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Candidates should possess proficiency or the potential to develop proficiency in these competencies prior to entry into a supervisory position. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Decisiveness - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Interpersonal skills - Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Problem solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Shiprock Service Unit Hwy 491 N PO Box 160 Shiprock, NM 87420 US
• Name: Christopher Charley
• Phone: 505-368-6090 X36090
• Email: [email protected]