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.
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) 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.
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/.
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 $107048 – $139166/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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