The Chief Nurse Executive has the overall responsibility for supervising, managing and directing the nursing care services for the Crownpoint Service Unit located in Crownpoint, NM. Incumbent will work with the nursing unit supervisors by providing guidance with day-to-day operations through planning, organizing and directing the daily activities of the Division of Nursing Services.

Duties

Works on a day-to-day basis with the Chief Executive Officer, Clinical Director, Public Health Division Director, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Director and other key staff members who are responsible for top management decisions, policy development, and compliance with applicable policies and standards except those requiring urgent medical decisions. Performs overall administrative duties, participates in the development and implementation of both long and short-term plans and policies for the Service Unit. Monitors and evaluates the nursing program plans and policies on a regular basis, and prepares routine reports. Shares leadership for the development, evaluation and adjustment of Service Unit organizational structures and management system. Provides program direction to nursing managers and assures that administrative policies and programs are in line with and support the service units clinical activities. Responsible for nursing services' compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards and accreditation requirements and compliance with Health Information Patient Privacy Act (HIPPA). Oversees nursing services, establishes or approves all overall work schedules and determines individual or group work assignments, and makes adjustments among subordinate nursing units as appropriate. Conducts meetings and conferences with subordinate supervisors and staff to explain work requirements, methods and procedures as needed.

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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (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: for the GS-13 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 next lower grade level - I have 1 year of specialized experience that has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples Include: Oversees a nursing division in an operating health care facility; management ability to delegate authority; formulates and implements nursing services in accordance with existing requirements, methods and procedures; conducts meetings and conferences with subordinate supervisors and staff; provides leadership and direction to nursing programs ensuring proper health care management, evidence based practice, safe and quality patient care; establishes and maintains compliance with various regulatory accreditations, professional agencies, administrative policies and procedures, laws, regulations, standards and directives that are applicable to the organization; maintains positive partnerships with community, tribal, and educational programs and institutions; and ensures accountability to the governing board. 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.

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 (external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

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 Crownpoint Healthcare Facility PO Box 358 Crownpoint, NM 87313 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]