Position coordinates all aspects of nursing in the Operating Room (OR). Provide leadership, direction & technical expertise in planning, development, implementation & evaluates delivery of OR Nursing services. Reports to Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) & Assistant Chief Nurse Executive (ACNE). This position is located at Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), Division of Nursing Services, Operating Room, Shiprock, NM.

Duties

Assigns work to various staff members within the Operating Room (OR) and monitor performance of these staff. Provides the overall supervisory duties with planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating a nursing unit. Implements the Provision Of Nursing Care in OR, plans the work for the unit, evaluates daily operations and services, providing coverage, provides, guidance and leadership to the work unit. Performs the full range of patient care duties, completes all administrative functions and responsibilities. Performs nursing care duties as needed to maintain nursing skills and clinical competence and expertise in specialty area, and coverage nursing shortages. Sets up monitors, maintains, and interprets data from electronic and other medical equipment. Documents care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy and standards. Participates with the hospital Performance Improvement Coordinator to assure compliance with TJC/CMS standards. Responsible and accountable for maintaining a budget that includes nursing personnel, FTEs, equipment, supply purchases, travel, training, etc. Assures adequate training for all staff. Includes compliance with standards of care, patient safety, and compliance with other applicable standards. Participate in program, policy and procedure development in areas such as Quality Improvement and Infection Control. Applies and implements EEO program and guidelines.

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 OPM Qualification Standards for Nurse Series 0610: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/nurse-series-0610/ 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: Experience in operating room nursing practice, including scrubbing and circulating nursing services, provide leadership, direction, supervision, and technical expertise in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of nursing services; promote the professional practices of nursing using evidence-based practice principles and professional peer review. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL ABILITIES: Candidates should possess proficiency, or the potential to develop proficiency, in these competencies prior to entry into a supervisory positions: 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: Treats 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. Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. 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: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]