Nurse (Infection Control)

US Indian Health Service; Dulce (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Patient Safety Manager, Infection Preventionist, and Employee Health RN for the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, NM.

The role emphasizes coordinating patient safety, infection prevention, and employee health programs within the Jicarilla Service Unit, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited nursing program; transcript required.
• Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools if graduated from a foreign nursing school.
• Must pass the National Council Licensure Examination and hold an active, unrestricted nursing license.

Education

Nursing degree (accredited program)

Foreign nursing school certification

PhD or doctoral degree

Job description

This position is located in the Division of Nursing Services at the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU) Dulce, NM. The incumbent functions as a Patient Safety Manager, Infection Preventionist, and Employee Health RN at the Jicarilla Service 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)

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. Must submit copy of transcript. Applications will be considered incomplete without proof.

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. Applications will be considered incomplete without proof.

AND

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. Must submit copy of nursing license that includes an expiration date. Applications will be considered incomplete without proof.

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 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. Examples include: Develop policies and procedures for infection control, employee health, and patient safety and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements. Understand and present health and educational resources. Manage employee health records, collect data and prepare reports for Quality Improvement and Clinical Committees.

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.