Supervisory Nurse (Pediatric Inpatient)

US Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Indian Health Service seeks a nursing leader for the Pediatric Inpatient Unit at the Shiprock Service Unit, Shiprock, NM. The incumbent drives planning, organization, and independence in nursing care within the unit and participates as a member of the Nurse Executive Team.

Qualifications include a graduate or higher degree in nursing, active licensure, and documented professional nursing experience. This role requires collaboration with policy, compliance, and clinical practice teams to

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited program (BSN or higher).
• Current, active, full, unrestricted nursing license in the US or territories.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight of a nursing program including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating operations.
• Evaluate quality of nursing standards and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Assist in reviewing and recommending policy regarding clinical practice.
• Plan and evaluate patient care services; supervise nursing employees.

Education

Nursing degree (BSN or higher)

Job description

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).

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.