Supervisory Nurse; Pediatric Inpatient

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.

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Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

• Serves as first-line supervisor for nursing and clinical support staff.
• Performs full range of patient care duties and assesses medical legal implications for performing practices.
• Oversees daily unit or program operations to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Assigns work, monitors performance, and conducts employee evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with HHS policies, federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, staffing plans, scheduling, and resource management.
• Implements quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Provides clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Participates in the hiring process beginning with the announcement of the position, hiring and selection of employee for vacant positions.
• Assists in policy development and implementation of nursing standards of practice.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.

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.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

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.

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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…