Nurse (Clinical Accountability & Metrics)

Indian Health Service; Tsaile (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse at Chinle Service Unit in Arizona to coordinate case management and deliver skilled nursing care in outpatient settings. The role requires assessments, care planning, referrals, follow-up, and documentation to improve patient outcomes.

The RN will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives, ensuring culturally appropriate care and continuity across

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in case management and care coordination.
• Experience providing direct nursing care including triage and clinical interventions.
• Ability to educate and counsel patients and families on disease processes and self-care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive case management and care for high-risk and at-risk patients.
• Provide skilled direct nursing care across age groups, including triage and emergency treatment.
• Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and outside facilities for continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, prevention, and treatment adherence.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and documentation.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Nursing care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelorate in Nursing

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Chinle Service Unit, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Center, Division of Nursing Services, Outpatient Nursing Clinics, Tsaile, AZ. Provides case management & care coordination services for patients, including patient assessments, follow-up care, & evaluation activities to support continuity of care & improve patient outcomes in outpatient clinical settings.

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

Duties

Total Compensation Package

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Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

• Coordinates comprehensive case management and care for high-risk and at-risk patients, including assessment, individualized care planning, referrals, follow-up, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Provides skilled direct nursing care across age groups, including triage, emergency treatment, clinical assessment, nursing interventions, and maintenance of accurate health records.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary services and continuity of care by collaborating with patients, families, providers, specialty services, outside facilities, transportation resources, and other healthcare agencies.
• Provides patient and family education, counseling, and preventive health support using culturally appropriate approaches to promote self-care, disease prevention, treatment adherence, and improved health outcomes.
• Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and administrative/community outreach activities through documentation review, performance improvement efforts, staff and community education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements

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.

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/.

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).

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(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 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

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: providing case management & care coordination for high-risk or at-risk patients; assessing patient needs and developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individualized multidisciplinary plans of care; coordinating referrals, specialty care, follow-up services, and continuity of care with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and outside agencies; providing direct nursing care, triage, and clinical interventions; educating and counseling patients and families on disease processes, prevention, treatment, and self-care; monitoring clinical results and patient outcomes; maintaining accurate clinical documentation; and participating in patient safety and quality improvement activities.

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

Education

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

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Works on regularly assigned, rotational or call back basis to provide continuity of nursing care during evening, nights, weekends, and holidays. May need to travel to other agencies and or private facilities to ensure continuity of patient care.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.

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.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.

• How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
• In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
• How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role?
• How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?
• Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
• However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
• You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).

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.

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.

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.