This position is located in the Division of Nursing, Northern Navajo Medical Center Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, Shiprock, NM. The purpose of this position is to provide a structured clinical coach preceptor program to facilitate the transition of a new nurse to the department. This position performs the full range of administrative, clinical duties as well as consultative work. Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Clinical Nurse of the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic.

Duties

Facilitates the transition of a preceptee to assigned dept/unit. Maintains opens communication channels between staff. Assesses the preceptee's past experience to determine learning needs and learning styles. Develops goals and objectives progressively in collaboration with the preceptee. Chooses the preceptee's assignment based on educational goals and objectives. Assists the preceptee in organizing and prioritizing and provides feedback on a daily basis. Evaluates, documents and provides written evaluation. Participates with the hospital Performance Improvement Coordinator; ensures all federal guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts and other applicable standards are met. Assist with patient care in the assigned department or unit utilizing the nursing process; provides skilled and comprehensive nursing care to patients. Coordinates patient care activities and support activities to assure smooth facility operation during weekend, day, evening, or night tours with the charge nurse and Nurse Supervisor. Promotes patient advocacy and patient education. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and support staff. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements 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(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. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) 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(external link). 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. Experience 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. Apply and use the OPM Qualification Standard for Nursing Series 0610. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/nurse-series-0610/ Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. Experience The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. 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 conducting in-service training to health care workers on topics, such as, performance improvement, policies and procedures; have performed needs analysis to plan and develop a nursing education program; evaluating education as it relates to preceptorship and have worked with hospital regulatory agencies. 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]