This position to be filled in the Nursing-Birthing Center at the Whiteriver Service Unit in Whiteriver, AZ. The Incumbent will provide direction, leadership, management, and supervision of subordinate's staff, provide performance evaluations, approve leave requests, implement career development plans, and coordinate continuing education needs. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Primary responsibilities of this position are to provide supervision, leadership, and direction of subordinate staff on the Obstetric Unit. Oversees Obstetric Unit Nursing Education and Internship program. Approves orientation plan for each new employees specific to their skills and the needs of the unit and agency.
Facilitates employee participation for in-services and continuing education by scheduling staff to attend development programs, resulting in more qualified and competent staff. Performs nursing care duties as needed to maintain nursing skills and cover staffing shortages. Maintains clinical competence and expertise in specialty area.
Provides skilled and comprehensive nursing care to the patients, who because of the extensiveness and complexity of their condition require frequent for conditions, which may require emergency measures. Gives medication as ordered view approved route. Understands the side effect of these medications.
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/.
alanna.parker@ihs.gov · 602-364-5257
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 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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