Nurse (Clinical Accountability and Metrics)

The Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to provideEmergency Department case management and clinical coordination in Kayenta, Arizona. The role focuses on patient assessment, care coordination, and follow-up to improve continuity of care, patient flow, and safe, efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities include ED nursing assessments, triage, medications administration, and collaboration with physicians and teams to support high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Formal nursing assessment and care coordination experience.
• Ability to perform triage and manage patient flow in ED.
• Knowledge of documentation and electronic health records usage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ED patient care, referrals, discharge planning, and follow-up with internal/external providers.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, triage, interventions, and monitor patients across age groups.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and communicate information timely.
• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to optimize patient care.

Skills

Emergency Department coordination

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Electronic health records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Kayenta Service Unit, Nursing Services, Emergency Department, Kayenta, AZ. The primary purpose is to provide Emergency Department case management and clinical coordination through patient assessment, care coordination, service integration, follow-up, and evaluation. The position supports continuity of care, improves patient flow, and ensures safe, efficient, and effective healthcare delivery.

A REAL ID will be required in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

• Coordinate Emergency Department patient care by managing specialty referrals, discharge planning, follow-up appointments, transportation, and continuity of care with internal and external healthcare providers.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, triage, emergency interventions, medication administration, and patient monitoring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records, obtained outside medical records and diagnostic results, and ensured timely documentation and communication of patient care information.
• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, community agencies, Purchased/Referred Care, and insurance representatives to facilitate patient care, resource utilization, and clinical decision-making.
• Promote quality patient care by participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining disease registries, providing patient and family education, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards, patient safety requirements, and organizational policies.

Total Compensation Package

Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job:

Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements

• 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.
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
• This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• 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 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.

Pre-appointment Identification Requirements

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. 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. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 Grade Level:

• 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.

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 include: Professional nursing care in an Emergency Department while coordinating case management, patient referrals, discharge planning, continuity of care, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure timely, high-quality patient services. Experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, triage, clinical documentation, patient education, quality improvement activities, and utilizing electronic health records and specialized medical equipment to support safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

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

Education Requirements

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 Competency Based 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 URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position may have housing available.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), And The Health Resources And Services Administration (HRSA) Have Student Loan Repayment Programs For Qualifying Health Disciplines. This Is a Competitive Process Separate From The Hiring Process. Opportunities For LRP Are Based On Agency Hiring Priorities And Availability Of Funds. For Additional Information Please Visit

• For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
• For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
• For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps

You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.