Nurse (Clinical Coach)

US Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Indian Health Service seeks a clinical coach preceptor to support a structured orientation program for new nurses in the Emergency Department at the Shiprock Service Unit, Shiprock, NM. The nurse will help new staff integrate knowledge and transition to assigned units, ensuring readiness to function independently. Candidates must meet nursing licensure and NCLEX requirements and have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Current, active RN license in the United States.
• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Responsibilities

• Promote professional nursing practice and implement evidence-based changes.
• Serve as a clinical coach preceptor to new nurses and ensure orientation.
• Support the transition of new nurses to assigned units.

Skills

Clinical coaching

Nursing education

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide a structured clinical coach preceptor program to support delivery of orientation that ensures new nurses receive adequate preparation to function independently and to facilitate their transition to assigned departments. This position is located in the Emergency Department at the Shiprock Service Unit, Shiprock, NM.

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 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:

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: Promoting the professional practice of nursing that continuously integrates new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in clinical care, addressing the specialized education and training needs of all nursing staff assigned, including new nurses, transitioning from another specialty integrating evidence-based practice changes. Serving as a clinical coach preceptor and ensuring new nurse staff receive adequate preparation to function independently and to facilitate their transition to the specified units.