This position is located in the Division of Nursing Services, Inpatient Department (Women's Health Unit/Labor and Delivery), at Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. The primary purpose is to supervise, manage, direct, coordinate, provide leadership, review work and evaluates the provision of nursing care in the inpatient unit. This position reports to the Supervisory Nurse.
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): Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing. 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. Experience: 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-09 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. 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: GS11: Successful completion of a PHD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; -OR- At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.: Experience in providing direction, leadership, guidance, professionalism, supervision, and evaluation to the nursing staff. Experience with the hospital Performance Improvement Coordinator to assure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) Standards. Experience in Evidence-Based Practices through maintaining knowledge of current trends and interventions of all aspects of nursing care. Experience of a wide range of nursing concepts, principles, and practices to perform highly specialized nursing assignments of advanced nature and considerable difficulty. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) As Assistant Supervisory Nurse, supervises, manages, coordinates and evaluates the nursing program for Women's Health Unit/Labor and Delivery (WHU). Organizes, directs, reviews work, administers personnel matters, counseling, disciplinary action, scheduling, and overall management activities. Develops and implements Nursing Standards of Care, includes compliance with accreditation and certification requirements. Maintains records for patient assignments, census, and chart reviews. This includes orientation of each employees as competency, evaluation, training, safety, infection control, and compliance with mandatory orientation requirements. Maintains a variety of unit records, supplies and other related activities as Performance Improvement, nursing personnel, Full-time Equivalent's, equipment, supply purchases, travel and serving on the hospital committees assuring effective cross department communication. Performs Nurse duties for scheduled non-supervisory shifts, maintains professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education.