Nurse (CAM)

Indian Health Service; Crownpoint (NM); On-site; MXN 1,560,000 - 2,019,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Crownpoint, NM seeks a Clinical Application Coordinator (CAC) with advanced nursing competence to support EHR and RPMS software in hospital and clinic settings.

This role emphasizes direct nursing care and the development of innovative techniques through integrated software solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, active nursing license in the U.S. or territory, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as specialist and integrator for multi-service clinical software used in hospital/clinic settings.
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate designated software programs; manage sit parameters & integration issues.
• Provide advanced nursing care and support, including triage and emergency care when needed.
• Coordinate with IT staff and other coordinators to ensure smooth operation of integrated software packages.

Skills

Clinical software implementation

Nursing practice

End-user training

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Nursing licensure

Tools

RPMS

EHR systems

Job description

Summary

This position serves as the Clinical Application Coordinator (CAC), providing an advanced level of competence in nursing involving direct nursing care and/or developing innovative nursing techniques, practice, and approaches. The position is located in the Division of Clinical Services at the Crownpoint Service Unit (CPSU) in Crownpoint, NM.

Summary

This position serves as the Clinical Application Coordinator (CAC), providing an advanced level of competence in nursing involving direct nursing care and/or developing innovative nursing techniques, practice, and approaches. The position is located in the Division of Clinical Services at the Crownpoint Service Unit (CPSU) in Crownpoint, NM.

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

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Duties

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• Serves as a specialist and integrator in the implementation, training and ongoing support of multi-service clinical software applications used in the hospital and clinic setting; uses the multi-service applications that support the Indian Health Service Electronic Health Record (EHR) and the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) are defined.
• Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the designated software programs. Manages the customization of the sit parameters and addresses integration issues with other software packages.
• Clinical Duties - performs comprehensive professional nursing duties for the care of patients with a variety of injuries and illnesses in all age groups and their families who present with an unlimited range of health problems; preparing patients for tests, exams, and treatments; triages and provides emergency treatment according to standing orders.
• Coordinates with IT staff and other application coordinators to implement integrated packages, resolve conflicts, provide secondary support on related software modules, and ensure smooth operations in area where package scope overlaps or is integrated with other service functions.

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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 competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

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.

Background Investigation Requirement:

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 individual's 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.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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 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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

GS-12 - At least one (1) or more full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to a GS-11

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: Experience in implementing, analyzing, coordinating and evaluating multi-service clinical software applications in a hospital or clinic setting; experience coordinating services at advanced level of competence in nursing involving direct nursing care and/or developing innovative nursing techniques, practices, and approaches. Experience evaluating, managing and developing solutions to program failures following implementation of software patches. Experience teaching and training end-users regarding clinical software applications. The primary purpose is to improve patient care through the use of automation tools such as the computerization of clinical information to improve the standard of direct patient care.

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

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the