Supervisory Nurse (Peds)

US Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service in Gallup, NM seeks a Nurse Manager (GS-12) to supervise the Ambulatory Pediatric clinic. The role includes planning, directing, and reviewing work, and handling personnel matters at the unit within the Division of Nursing.

The position requires one year of specialized federal experience, an active nursing license, and a degree from an accredited program. Work at Gallup Indian Medical Center supports tribal health services.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Current, active, unrestricted nursing license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize information; lead programs or projects.
• Develop health care plans and assign work to subordinates.
• Provide nursing services and treatments.
• Ensure the program meets all accreditation requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nursing management

Program development

Quality accreditation

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide full technical and administrative supervision for the unit in planning, organizing, directing, reviewing work and administering personnel matters. This position is located in the branch of Ambulatory Pediatric clinic within the Division of Nursing at the Gallup Indian Medical Center.

1) 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.

In addition to Basic Requirements, you must also meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS stated below:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Manage and organize information; make decisions and lead programs or projects; develop health care plans; provide nursing services and treatments; assign work to subordinates, and ensure program meets all accreditation requirements.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL ABILITIES:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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