About the job
SummaryThis position is located at one of the various Indian Health Service Hospitals or Clinics under the Navajo Area Office. The primary purpose is to perform a variety of responsible nursing care procedures requiring professional nursing knowledge to evaluate nursing needs, conditions, treatment and education of Obstetric/Gynecology, Labor & Delivery patients.
- Perform professional nursing duties in the obstetrical ward for patients in the labor and delivery areas, post-partum to discharge including newborns from birth to discharge
- Develop patient care plans or participates in patient care planning for safe care of patients during antepartum, labor and delivery, post-partum, obstetrical triage and for the newborn nursery
- Observes and assesses patient's condition, collects and interprets data from patient history and physical assessment and decides appropriate nursing action to be taken
- When physician or midwife is not present, initiates pre-planned emergency nursing measures to ensure the well-being of mother and baby, i.e., sets up operating room, serves as circulating or scrub nurse, newborn resuscitation and assessment, maintain professional caring attitude
- Administers therapeutic measures, i.e., medication administration, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions and treatment etc. Consults with attending physicians, midwives and other staff members to determine and evaluate health care needs
- Participates and actively supports in development of standards of care and quality assurance measures. Teaches family, patient on newborn care with social, emotional, education, cultural, spiritual and physical support.
- Maintain certifications in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neo-Natal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Fetal Monitoring.
The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 15 days after the JOA open date.
Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for eight months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
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/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Basic Requirement(s)
Apply and use OPM Qualification standards for Nurse: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/nurse-series-0610/
Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.
Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-
Minimum Qualifications
GS-07: In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) provision.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level); Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides professional obstetrical nursing care to patients, reviewing medical records and administering medication in accordance with instructions, and assisting physicians with procedures; developed or participated in developing nursing care plans to meet needs of assigned patients within accepted obstetrical nursing care procedures.
- Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two (2) full years of professional nursing experience. Your resume must demonstrate at least two (2) years of professional nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides professional obstetrical nursing care to patients, reviewing medical records and administering medication in accordance with instructions, and assisting physicians with procedures; developed or participated in developing nursing care plans to meet needs of assigned patients within accepted obstetrical nursing care procedures.
- Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.
- Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or
- At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provided professional obstetrical nursing care within principles, practices and procedures required to assess needs of obstetrical patients; developed individualized nursing care plan during labor, and delivery through post-partum to discharge; interpreted progress of labor, monitored fetal, recognizes, identifies serious situation and immediately initiates proper action; recognize adverse signs of symptom and react promptly in emergency situations including the implementation of appropriate measures of life saving procedures; applying knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effect and complications of their use; provide counseling, guidance and health instruction to patient (mother and newborn) from admittance to discharge/birth to discharge; actively supports and participates in quality assurance activities.
- At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing program. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provided professional obstetrical nursing care within principles, practices and procedures to patient whose conditions warranted specialized care; i.e., preclampsia, diabetes, fetal stress, prolonged ROM, amnioinfusion, sepsis, hemorrhage, abruption, placenta previa, routine mother/baby care, antepartum/gynecological surgical care; developed individualized nursing care plan during labor, and delivery through post-partum to discharge; consulted with attending physician, midwives and other staff members to take appropriate nursing action; participated in the development, updating and evaluation of standard of care and audit procedures.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
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/.
Additional information
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
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.
Government housing may be available, depending on location and availability.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), And The Health Resources And Services Administration (HRSA) Have Student Loan Repayment Programs For Qualifying Health Disciplines. This Is a Competitive Process Separate From The Hiring Process. Opportunities For LRP Are Based On Agency Hiring Priorities And Availability Of Funds. For Additional Information Please Visit
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
This position has promotion potential to the GS-10 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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Navajo Area Indian Health Service
PO Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515
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