Assistant Supervisory Nurse (Specialty Clinic)

US Indian Health Service; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Indian Health Service Pine Ridge Service Unit in South Dakota seeks an Assistant Supervisory Nurse to lead Specialty Clinic nursing services and supervise staff. The role focuses on clinic operations, staff development, and quality improvement to promote safe, high-quality patient care for a diverse population.

Applicants must meet federal basic requirements, hold an active nursing license, and demonstrate specialized nursing experience at or above the GS-11 level.

Qualifications

• Requires a nursing degree and active licensure.
• Experience supervising nursing staff in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of nursing concepts, assessments, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership of Specialty Clinic nursing services.
• Supervise assigned staff and ensure quality patient care.
• Contribute to clinic operations, staff development and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory skills

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate degree in nursing

Nursing diploma

Job description

This position is located at the Pine Ridge Service Unit in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The Assistant Supervisory Nurse supports the leadership of Specialty Clinic nursing services and supervises assigned staff. Join our healthcare team to support clinic operations, staff development, and quality improvement while promoting safe, high-quality patient care across a diverse population.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). 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

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• 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.

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:

Specialized Experience GS-11

Knowledge of nursing concepts, skills, and principles necessary to provide professional services, including: Assessment and therapeutic skills; teaching principles, pharmaceuticals, including their desired effects and complications; medical equipment and its use; diagnostic procedures and tests, including their interpretation and performance; and patient counseling. Demonstrated management, administrative, and supervisory skills necessary to effectively manage nursing services in a medical clinic and to prioritize these services according to patient needs and outcomes.

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must support your application responses.

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.