Nurse Job at Indian Health Service in Omak

Overview

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The position is a Registered Nurse working at an ambulatory health care center as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare specialists. The position reports to the Supervisory Nurse or designee.

Duties

• Assess patient care needs through analysis of data gained through interviews, review of health records, patient responses, and consultation with physician and other staff members.
• Plan and implement nursing care by providing or directing comprehensive nursing care based on assessment of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
• Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician (e.g., medications, treatments, intravenous fluids, nasogastric suction, or irrigation, etc.).

Requirements

Background and Basic Qualifications

Education and licensure requirements apply. Applicants must have:

• Basic Education: A graduate or higher-level degree, Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing education program. Licensure: Active license/registration as a professional nurse in a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. All applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Experience: At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent (or demonstrated by criteria described under the federal qualification standards). For GS-7 and GS-9, additional experience or education is required as described in the job listing.
• Other qualifications: U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959, and eligibility for licensure maintenance. Ability to meet time-in-grade requirements where applicable.

Education Details

• Education verification: Official transcripts may be requested; if applicable, foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency. Submissions of unofficial transcripts may be accepted with the application package.

Other Requirements

• Background Investigation: Pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation; continued employment contingent on favorable findings.
• E-Verify: Successful completion of the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Immunization: Adherence to IHS immunization policy or approved exemption; exemptions require masking and regular testing as applicable.
• Travel/Location: The position may be located in eligible service units; travel may be required as per agency needs.

Time In Grade

Federal employees in the competitive service are subject to Time-In-Grade requirements unless exempt. Merit Promotion candidates must have one year of service at the next lower grade level unless otherwise stated.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status. Details are provided by the hiring agency.

Seniority and Employment Type

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time

The following locations may be covered by a bargaining unit where applicable. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized with a service agreement of at least six months. Student loan repayment programs may be available through IHS, NHSC, and HRSA depending on eligibility and funding.