The Incumbent performs a variety of responsible nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments and ability to work independently in completing assignments in the areas of Pediatrics. This position is located in the Pediatrics Branch, Division of Nursing Services, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM. 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) Observes and assesses the patient's clinical condition, collects and interprets data from the patient's history and physical assessments including labs and screening data. Assess and treats minor health problems, such as colds, impetigo, cuts and bruises according to standing orders.
Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician to include, but not limited to medication administration, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and treatments. Teaches and educates patients and families on available resources and coordinates appointments with social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and physical support.
Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in Pediatric nursing knowledge and practice through continuing education to include; Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), attends staff meeting, outside workshops, and/or professional nursing conferences, participates.
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. This position has promotion potential to the GS-GS-9 grade level.
Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
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rachell.lee@ihs.gov · 928-674-7804
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $73426 – $109678/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
There are 6 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
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