Lead Nurse

US Indian Health Service; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Bemidji, MN, operates in a Public Health Service hospital setting with inpatient and outpatient units, including obstetrics and neonatal care. The role requires a registered nurse with a state license and a degree from an accredited nursing program, plus potential GS-11 experience requirements as outlined in the basic and minimum qualifications.

Candidates must meet education, licensure, and experience standards and be prepared for 24-hour emergency coverage and

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited nursing program.
• Must possess current, active RN license.
• One year of specialized nursing experience may be required for higher grade levels.

Skills

Nursing

RN Licensure

Hospitals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Foreign nursing degree certification

Job description

This position is located in one of two Public Health Service hospitals in the Bemidji Program Area, Indian Health Service. The bed capacities range from 17-19. Inpatient services provided include medical, post surgical, obstetrical, newborn and pediatric. Emergencies are treated on a 24-hour basis and there are regularly scheduled clinics in the outpatient unit.

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)

Individual Occupational Requirements

Note:

Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

Basic Requirements

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, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an 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 individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. 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-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

GS-11:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checks on work progress to ensure that work is complete by the end of the shift; Assures that quality age appropriate (neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) care is provided; observes the quality of nursing care provided and assists in solving patient care problems, using a written nursing care plan and adjusts it to meet the changing condition of the patient; Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives OR Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field

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