This position is located in Red Lake Indian Health Service. Inpatient services provided include medical, postsurgical, obstetrical, newborn and pediatric. Emergencies are treated on a 24-hour basis and there are regularly scheduled clinics in the outpatient unit. This position is to provide direction and leadership for Nursing Staff, participating and arranging for delivery of Hospital Services, in order to maintain continuity of patient care during the day, evening and/or night tour of duty.

Duties

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Assures that quality age appropriate (neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) care is provided. Makes rounds to assess patient conditions, observes the quality of nursing care provided and assists in solving patient care problems, using a written nursing care plan and adjusts it to meet the changing condition of the patient. Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Monitor and report on the status and progress of work checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisors' instruction on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Prepare reports and maintains record of work accomplishments and administrative information as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication on work related information to the supervisor.

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(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. In addition to the above requirements, 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: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: for the GS-0610-11: 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. Examples Include: Performs nursing concepts, principles necessary to provide professional assessment and therapeutic services; teaching principles, pharmaceuticals including their desired effects and complications; medical equipment and adeptness necessary to use them; diagnostic procedures and tests including their interpretation and performance and counseling. Demonstrated management, administrative and supervisory expertise necessary to effectively manage nursing services in the medical clinic and to prioritize these services according to patient needs and outcomes. Communicate verbally with individuals and groups from various educational economic, and cultural backgrounds. 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 Red Lake Service Unit 24760 Hospital Drive Red Lake, MN 56671 US
• Name: Janell Ward
• Phone: 202-597-1220
• Email: [email protected]