ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: Department of Health & Health Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Southwest Region, Phoenix Area -Nursing Administrative Services, Colorado River Service Unit, Chemehuevi Health Clinic/ Parker Indian Health Center. Position is Supervised thru Supervisory Nurse for Outpatient Nursing Services. Position has dual locations within the Colorado River Service Unit - Chemehuevi Health Clinic/Parker Indian Health Center.

Duties

**Position has dual locations within the Colorado River Service Unit - Chemehuevi Health Clinic/Parker Indian Health Center.** Major Duties: Performs comprehensive professional nursing duties for the care of patients with a variety of injuries and illnesses in the outpatient department and or field clinics. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents comprehensive nursing care for patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions and across the age spectrum in collaboration with the patient, family, caregiver(s) and interdisciplinary team, and aligned clinical practice guidelines and standards of care. Administers medications and therapeutic treatment measures and care procedures per established policies and guidelines; observes and documents patient condition, changes and reactions to medications and medical treatment(s). Uses appropriate medical supplies and/or equipment, such as 12-lead EKGs, fetal monitor, pulse oximeter, blood glucose meters, nebulizers, monitoring devices (cardiac monitors, oxygen monitors, etc.), etc. Closely observes patients for conditions that may require emergent measures; recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious clinical situations; provides appropriate immediate emergency measures. Coordinates interdisciplinary patient care and support activities across the healthcare continuum. Plans for care management of targeted patient populations; assures pre-visit planning for patients; coordinates internal and external care referrals, develops and/or maintains disease and case management registries. Assesses patient's needs and health status data, individually and/or with the care team, to develop a plan of care. Accepts responsibilities as team leader and/or charge nurse. Coordinates clinical and patient flow, prepares assignments and provides guidance and leadership to nursing personnel of varied skill levels. In the absence of the supervisor, accepts those supervisory and administrative responsibilities. **This position is being announced concurrently under the Direct Hiring procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-PX-12258704-DHA; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

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): 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. Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- GS-0610-09: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; OR (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least 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: Independently evaluates patient status and patient's standard of care and revises necessary to meet the revisions in the medical care plan and patient's changing needs. Participate in the development of nursing procedures and performance improvements standards for outpatient care medical services. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. 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 Colorado River Service Unit 12033 Agency Road Parker, AZ 85344 US
• Name: Leeja Bitsoi
• Phone: (480) 255-0018
• Email: [email protected]