Supervisory Nurse (Public Health)

US Indian Health Service; Pinon (AZ); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 88 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The US Indian Health Service Chinle Service Unit seeks a Nursing Director to develop goals, policies, and nursing standards for the public health nursing program in alignment with the Public Health Nursing Program.

The incumbent will report to the Director of Public Health and must meet the basic nursing education and licensure requirements, including supervising staff and coordinating community partnerships to improve population health outcomes.

Qualificações

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Experience supervising professional nursing and support staff.
• Experience planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating public health nursing services.

Responsabilidades

• Develop goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the nursing program.
• Supervise professional nursing and support staff, including assignment and evaluation.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary partnerships to improve continuity of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance in evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Monitor program quality, performance measures, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop policies, procedures, reports, and resource plans.

Conhecimentos

Public health nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Policy development

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Foreign Nursing School certification (if applicable)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This position is located in the Chinle Service Unit, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care, Pinon Health Center, Arizona. Incumbent will develop goals and objective, policies and procedures, and nursing standards for the nursing program in alignment with the Public Health Nursing Program and will report directly to the Director of Public Health.

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.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to supervise and manage a public health nursing program serving individuals, families, and communities. Experience must include: planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating public health nursing services; supervising professional nursing and support staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing employee development; coordinating interdisciplinary and community partnerships to improve continuity of care and population health outcomes; providing clinical leadership and technical guidance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based public health nursing interventions; monitoring program quality, performance measures, and regulatory compliance; and developing policies, procedures, reports, and resource plans to support effective public health nursing operations.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL ABILITIES

Candidates should possess proficiency, or the potential to develop proficiency, in these competencies prior to entry into a supervisory position:

• 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.