Supervisory Nurse (Pediatric Inpatient)

Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a self-directed nurse leader for the Pediatric Inpatient Unit in Shiprock, NM. The incumbent will serve as first-line supervisor for nursing and clinical support staff, oversee daily unit operations, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.

The role requires a graduate or higher degree in nursing, an active U.S. nursing license, and NCLEX completion, along with supervisory experience and policy implementation

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher level degree in professional nursing is required.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license in the United States.
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Ability to obtain medical staff privileges and maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing and clinical support staff.
• Oversee daily unit operations to ensure safe patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to staff.
• Participate in policy development and implementation of nursing standards.
• Coordinate hiring, staffing plans, and employee evaluations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing care

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

The incumbent is self-directed and has substantial independence in the methods used to manage, plan and organize nursing care for the unit, functions as a member of the Nurse Executive Team and maintains a collaborative working relationship with others in compliance with policies, procedures and standards. This position is located in the Pediatric Inpatient Unit 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).

Duties

Total Compensation Package

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• Serves as first-line supervisor for nursing and clinical support staff.
• Performs full range of patient care duties and assesses medical legal implications for performing practices.
• Oversees daily unit or program operations to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Assigns work, monitors performance, and conducts employee evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with HHS policies, federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, staffing plans, scheduling, and resource management.
• Implements quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Provides clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Participates in the hiring process beginning with the announcement of the position, hiring and selection of employee for vacant positions.
• Assists in policy development and implementation of nursing standards of practice.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.

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 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.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

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

If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

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.

Experience

The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

Basic Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level

In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.

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: Assisting with oversight of a nursing program that includes planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating operations for the program; evaluating and assuring quality of standards of nursing practice and maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies; assisting in reviewing and making recommendations on policy regarding clinical practice; planning and evaluating patient care services; supervising nursing employees.

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

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 is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A 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?
• In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation.
• 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.

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