THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ANNOUNCED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES; APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT NEED NOT RE-APPLY UNLESS SUBMITTING UPDATED INFORMATION AND/OR MISSING FORMS.
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. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): All applicants must meet all the basic requirements: 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. Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Family Practice, Emergency, or other specialties identified for the position. 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. Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. To view the Basic Requirement breakdown of the Nursing Series 0610 by Grade Level can be view here https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/nurse-series-0610/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS-GS-13: In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of Professional Nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) either in the private sector or federal experience. Examples include: Independently performed as a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Room, including duties such as, but not limited to: analyzing and interpreting patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses, prescribing medications, managing acute and chronic care conditions, and developing treatment plans relevant to Emergency Department care. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is the Advance Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) providing direct and comprehensive primary, preventative, urgent and therapeutic medical and nursing care for the Emergency Department at the Colorado River Service Unit/Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, Arizona. The incumbent also assists on the inpatient unit and outpatient clinics when needed. The incumbent reports to the Emergency Department supervisor or designee. Performs and documents history and physical examinations of emergency department patients, obtains appropriate diagnostic studies, consults with and/or refers to other healthcare professionals as needed. Prescribes pharmaceuticals and performs procedures appropriate to scope of practice and approved privileges. May perform emergency, life-saving duties if physician is not immediately available (until such time as physician arrives). Consistently follows Indian Health Service ad Service Unit policies and standards. Manages patient flow and minimizes delays in care, providing triage and fast-track services as needed. Recognizes acute illness requiring critical care intervention and activating the necessary assistance without delay. Acts as a preceptor to graduate students and nurse practitioners new to the organization. Performs clinical practice peer review and develops multidisciplinary quality improvement programs and projects. Assists when needed in the Ambulatory and Inpatient settings. Responsible for comprehensive evaluation, management, and follow-up of chronic and acute conditions in these settings. An active DEA License and active BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications are required. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Nurse Practitioner Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) This position is being announced concurrently under the Direct Hiring procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-PX-12018405-DHA; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.