The primary purpose of this position is serving as Quality Performance Improvement Coordinator for Gallup Service Unit. Collaborates with all departments of the service unit to maintain standards of patient care and provides consultation and guidance to the healthcare teams related to performance improvement. 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) Assess the quality of care to ensure that the services are effective and in compliance with hospital, agency and the Joint Commission standards of practice. Advise and interpret new procedures, practices and requirements to meet Joint Commission and/or agency standards. Participates in the development of policies and procedures.
Initiate and coordinate investigation of patient care issues, possible Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) violations. Formulates and implements effective hospital self-assessment program and plans to comply with different accreditation requirements and is consistent with the priorities and objectives of the Service Unit and Indian Health Service. This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority.
Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. 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/.
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/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. 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. A one (1) year service agreement may be required.
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traci.coversup@ihs.gov · 505-422-7513
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $107048 – $139166/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-07.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
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