Supervisory Nurse (Tour)

Indian Health Service

Gallup (NM)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 139,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Gallup, New Mexico, seeks a Supervisory Nurse to provide full technical and administrative supervision for the unit within the Gallup Indian Medical Center. The role manages staffing, equipment, and policy alignment to meet safety and accreditation standards, with annual performance reviews and staff development expectations.

Applicants must meet education requirements with transcripts; official transcripts are required before an offer.

Qualifications

Education requirement with transcripts; unofficial transcripts accepted in the application.
Official transcripts required from all selectees prior to an official offer.
Foreign education may require a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Federal employees earn annual leave based on years of service.

Responsibilities

Assure nursing capabilities, staffing, and equipment requirements to meet the work demands, safety requirements, and accreditation standards.
Manage clinical units by providing adequate unit staffing, approving leave and overtime request.
Collaborate with all providers to establish unit objectives aligned with the organization and Indian Health Service.
Evaluate employee performance yearly; recommend training needs and process improvements; recognize staff contributions.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staffing management

Performance evaluation

Job description

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The position is located in the branch of the Inpatient Nursing Resources within the Division of Nursing at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, PHS Indian Hospital, Gallup, New Mexico. The primary purpose of this position is to provide full technical and administrative supervision for the unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Assure nursing capabilities, staffing, and equipment requirements to meet the work demands, safety requirements, and accreditation standards.

Regularly review and updates policy and procedures manuals; develop new unit policies and incorporates research and information into existing policies, reflecting current nursing practices for the unit. Manage clinical units by providing adequate unit staffing, approving leave and overtime request. Collaborate with all providers to establish unit objectives that are consistent with the goals and missions of the organization and the Indian Health Service.

Evaluate employee performance yearly; recommend training needs of staff; develop work improvements process as needed and recommends employee awards/recognition.

Requirements & 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/.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107048 – $139166/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.