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Summary At the Indian Health Service IHS Nurses do more than practice medicine-they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people youll deliver compassionate care where its needed most. Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. Begin your journey with purpose - AND receive a recruitmentrelocation sign-on bonus if you are eligible.
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Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01292026 to 04302026 Salary 73426 to - 127725 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 11 Locations Chinle AZ Few vacancies Whiteriver AZ Few vacancies Browning MT Few vacancies Belcourt ND Few vacancies Gallup NM Few vacancies Shiprock NM Few vacancies Zuni NM Few vacancies Pine Ridge SD Few vacancies Rosebud SD Few vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Multiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time part-time less than 40 hours per week and intermittent as needed.
Service Competitive Promotion potential 11 Job family Series 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12866474-DHA Control number 855995900
Duties Help Total Compensation Package - Check out IHSs outstanding total compensation package for this job Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay ihs.gov All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations.
The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive care to ObstetricsGynecology Labor & Delivery Inpatients within the Indian Health Service Provides professional nursing care in the obstetrical unit for patients in labor and delivery postpartum through discharge and for newborns from birth to discharge. Develops implements and evaluates individualized patient care plans across the continuum of care including antepartum intrapartum postpartum obstetrical triage and newborn nursery services. When a physician or midwife is not immediately available initiates pre-planned emergency nursing interventions to ensure maternal and neonatal safety including preparation of the operating room serving as circulating or scrub nurse and performing newborn resuscitation and assessment. Maintains a professional compassionate and therapeutic environment. Administers prescribed therapeutic interventions including medications intravenous fluids blood products and other treatments in accordance with established policies and standards of. Collaborates with physicians certified nurse midwives and interdisciplinary team members to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care. Obtain and maintain certifications as required by hospital policy such as Basic Life Support BLS Advanced Life Support ACLS and Neo-Natal Resuscitation Program NRP Fetal Monitoring.
Requirements Help 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 12311959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement 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. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National andor Service Unit guidance. 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. Position subject to rotating shifts days evenings nights weekends and holidays. Shift rotations may vary from 8 10 and 12 hour shifts. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit www.dhs.govE-Verify. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five 5 calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Qualifications To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience andor 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. Degree and License Waiting Period for Impending Graduates The Hiring Manager Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensurecertificationregistration with 6 months of applying may be deemed tentatively qualified. Applicants who have not completed their education requirements but who are within the established timeframe for qualifying must submit Documentation from the educational institutions registrar dean or other appropriate official that attests to the applicable timeframe for completion of the professional programcoursework AND A copy of the most recent unofficial transcript.
Basic Requirements Nurse Series 0610 Education A graduate or higher level degree bachelors 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 Educationexternal link Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programsexternal link Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Educationexternal link or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Educationexternal 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 Examinationexternal 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 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-5 or equivalent Grade Level Possession of a bachelors degree in nursing with no experience or Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience. Basic Requirements for the GS-7 or equivalent Grade Level Possession of a bachelors degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision Possession of a bachelors degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience or Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. Basic Requirements for the GS-9 or equivalent Grade Level Possession of a masters degree in professional nursing or At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above and possession of a diploma associate degree or bachelors degree in nursing from a professional nursing program. 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 andor tasks GS-07 Provides professional obstetrical nursing care to patients under close supervision. Reviews medical records administers medications as prescribed and assists physicians and midwives with procedures. Develops or participates in the development of nursing care plans to meet the needs of assigned patients in