Summary
This position is located in the Division of Nursing Services, Ambulatory Nursing, in the Primary Care Medical Clinic within the Phoenix Indian Medical Center located in Phoenix, AZ. Incumbent serves as the Supervisor for the Primary Care Medicine Clinic (PCMC) nursing and clinical support staff. Incumbent also serves as an RN by directing and supporting the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Care Coordinator, and Case Manager.
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Clarification from the agency
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Duties
- The incumbent is directly responsible for the clinical services provided by nursing and clinical support staff in the Primary Care Medicine Clinic.
- Evaluates professional nurses using an active, supportive peer review system that acknowledges and enhances professional nursing practice.
- This position supervises, directs, and oversees all aspects of the Primary Care nursing and clinical support personnel. the incumbent provides leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of nursing, technical, and support services for the Primary Care team.
- Collects subjective and objective health status data from multiple sources, which includes the patient, family members, team members, and documented records. Analyzes health status data in terms of the unique individual and/or disease related situation.
- Recognizes urgent/emergent patient and clinic situations and initiates emergency medical procedures and complies with external disaster, internal disaster, bomb threat and fire plan and drills.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must pass pre-employment examination.
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.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
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/.
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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.
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):
Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this 0610 occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.
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. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements,
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Completed a degree from Foreign Nursing School and have an Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
License: Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, 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:GS-0610-12:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent with particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. The following type of work and/or tasks include: Knowledge of team leader skills and the ability to apply them as needed to identify and solve problems. Knowledge of nursing policy and procedures related to Infection Control, Performance Improvement, and Risk Management. Ability to supervise staff by planning performance improvement and assigning work. Previous leadership experience is preferred.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
Certification: Must be certified in one of the following nursing specialties to meet the Selective Placement Factor for this position. (You must provide evidence of meeting this certification with your application documents)American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in one of the following: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC), Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPNP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Health Nursing, Ambulatory Care Nurse (AMB-BC), Gerontological Nursing (GERO-BC), Informatics Nursing Certification (RN-BC), Nursing Case Management (CMGT-BC), Nurse Executive (NE-BC), Advanced Nurse Executive (NEA-BC), Pain Management (PMGT-BC), Advanced Public Health Nursing (PHNA-BC), Community Health Nursing (RN-BC), or Public/Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PHCNS-BC), Pediatric Nursing (PED-BC), Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BH);ORHIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board as a HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) 0r Advanced HIV/AIDS Registered Nurse (AACRN); or Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education as a Certified Diabetic Educator; or American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), certification includes: Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP).
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Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, certification includes: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist (AOCNS), Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN); or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), certification includes: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP), Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC)
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Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), certification includes: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP), Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC);
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Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), certification includes: Infection Prevention and Control and Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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/.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans' Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.
Click here to view vacancy questions: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12454587. All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 07/09/2024, to be considered.
Required Documents
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
- Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/assets/public/raca/online_forms/pdf/1076-0160_INDIAN-PREF_Expires-10.31.24_508.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
- Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.
- Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
- Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 07/09/2024
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
- Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
- Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
- Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly. .
- Complete the assessment questions.
- Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
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