Nurse Job at Indian Health Service in McLaughlin

Overview

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This position is located in the Nursing Department at one of the various Indian Health Service facilities in the Great Plains Area. Performs primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients in the Outpatient Department with medical, surgical, pediatric, obstetric, or newborn conditions.

Duties

• Assess patient care needs, perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients. Reassess as needed.
• Develops plan of care for individual patients, identifying problems and needs of the patient and adjust plan of care as needed.
• Formulates nursing interventions based on appropriately identified nursing diagnosis, consults with primary care provider on patients to coordinate plan of care. Administers therapeutic and emergency measures as prescribed by the physician, operates specialized equipment such as defibrillator, infusion pumps, pulse oximeters, glucometers, maintains equipment checklist, assist with management of supplies and equipment, documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered and patient response to treatment, adheres to time and attendance policies.
• Evaluates outcomes and reassesses and revises the plan of care as delineated in Nursing Standards; evaluates professional growth and revises new objectives as needed; assists in the evaluation of employee performance (peer reviews).
• Participates in performance improvement projects. Leads a PL project in the Nursing Department.

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, requiring contact or control over Indian children. The agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
• The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

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. 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.

Education and Basic Requirements

• Nurse Series 0610 (opm.gov)
• 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, performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-9: one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program. Examples of experience include: providing professional nursing care, assessing needs of patients; knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their effects and complications; recognizing adverse signs and symptoms and reacting promptly in emergencies; providing counseling, guidance and health instruction; identifying disease entities and interventions. OR possess a master's degree in professional nursing.

Time In Grade

• Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.

Education

• This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts. Official transcripts required from selected candidates prior to offer. Only schools accredited by recognized accrediting bodies will be credited. Foreign education: include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript if applicable.

Additional information

• Measles, Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunization required for selectees and staff in IHS facilities. Vaccine exemptions may be available per guidance.
• Federal Employees earn annual leave based on years of service. Newly appointed employees may receive credit for related experience or active duty service. This can affect leave accrual.
• This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A service agreement may be required.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs may be available for qualifying health disciplines. For details visit:
• IHS loan repayment: http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
• NHSC loan repayment: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
• Nurse Corps: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
• Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date of eligibility certificate.
• This position meets criteria for PHS Commissioned Corps. More info at https://www.usphs.gov/.

Open to further details upon request. This description reflects the role as posted and does not guarantee a job offer.