The primary function of this position is to increase access to health care and public health education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care and manage a comprehensive school-based health program for pediatric and adolescent patients. This position is primarily stationed at a school-based health clinic within Gallup Indian Medical Center. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Knowledge of professional nursing practice and clinical care principles sufficient to assess, triage, and manage the health needs of students; provide preventive, acute, emergency, and chronic-condition care; administer medications and treatments; perform specialized procedures; develop individualized care plans; and coordinate referrals, case management, and continuity of care.
Skill in applying nursing judgment and clinical decision-making to recognize changes in patient condition, respond appropriately to emergencies, provide telehealth and telephone triage, implement evidence-based standards of care, document services accurately, and coordinate care with healthcare providers, specialists, families, schools, and community partners.
Knowledge and skill in public health, community health assessment, and health promotion sufficient to identify community health needs and hazards, plan and implement outreach activities, participate in screenings, immunization clinics, health fairs, and physical examinations, and collaborate with tribal, state, federal, school, and community organizations.
Ability to develop and deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and training for students, families, teachers, school administrators, and community members, including the ability to develop educational materials and programs addressing nutrition, physical fitness, mental health, disease prevention, and other health and wellness needs.
Ability to evaluate healthcare programs and apply quality improvement principles through data collection and analysis, identification of trends and service gaps, development of corrective action plans, presentation of findings to leadership and governing bodies, participation in interdisciplinary committees, maintenance of regulatory compliance, and continuous professional development.
This position has an education requirement. 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. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
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Alaric.Payne@ihs.gov · 505-726-8669
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $98244 – $127725/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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