Nurse Job at Indian Health Service in Gallup

Overview

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This position is located at one of the various Service Units under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service. These positions provide a limited range of monitoring and administration of nursing care, therapies and treatments. Evaluate and develop individual nursing plan of care by implementing the plan to ensure quality patient care is given.

Note: This is an Open Continuous announcement; applicants will be referred when vacancies occur.

Duties

• Performs limited nursing duties, completes assignments with guidance from a higher grade employee or supervisor.
• Receives orientation and guidance on nursing policies, regulations, techniques and procedure to which assigned.
• Provides limited nursing care for patients.
• Administers drugs prescribed for patients.
• Obtains blood specimens.
• Measures temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight and blood pressure and tests vision and hearing.
• Documents care provided electronically or manually in health records.
• Submits patient referrals and coordinates appointments with various clinics.
• Participates in development, update and evaluation of nursing standards of care. Maintains professional caring attitude when dealing with patients and their families.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Selectee may be subject to a probationary period; U.S. Citizenship is required; Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959; This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630; Adherence to immunization requirements; E-Verify employment verification; may be required to work day/evening/night/weekends/holidays; set up direct deposit.

Background Investigation

If selected, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. The investigation must find you suitable for Federal employment. False statements may lead to non-hire or termination. A credit check may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. You must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position.

Basic Requirement(s)

Education: At a minimum, an associate degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing program. A graduate or higher degree from an accredited program is required. Degree must be accredited by CCNAE, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an equivalent 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 those who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure: Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education and Transcripts

You are encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of courses with titles, credits, and grades. Unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application package; official transcripts are required from all selectees prior to offer. Only credits from accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency if used for qualification credit.

Additional information

• Federal employees earn annual leave based on years of service. Credit for related non-federal experience or active duty service may be considered.
• This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; at least a 1 year service agreement may be required.
• Loans/loan repayment programs may apply; for information visit the links provided by IHS, NHSC and Nurse Corps.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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