Nurse (Pediatrics)

Summary

The Incumbent performs a variety of responsible nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments and ability to work independently in completing assignments in the areas of Pediatrics. This position is located in the Pediatrics Branch, Division of Nursing Services, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

• Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Observes and assesses the patient's clinical condition, collects and interprets data from the patient's history and physical assessments including labs and screening data. Assess and treats minor health problems, such as colds, impetigo, cuts and bruises according to standing orders. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician to include, but not limited to medication administration, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and treatments. Teaches and educates patients and families on available resources and coordinates appointments with social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and physical support. Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in Pediatric nursing knowledge and practice through continuing education to include; Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), attends staff meeting, outside workshops, and/or professional nursing conferences, participates.

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. Degree and License Waiting Period for Impending Graduates: The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration with 6 month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified. Applicants who have not completed their education requirements (but who are within the established timeframe for qualifying) must submit: Documentation from the educational institution's registrar, dean or other appropriate official that attests to the applicable timeframe for completion of the professional program/coursework AND A copy of the most recent unofficial transcript. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): 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. 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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. GS-05: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; OR Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience. GS-07: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; OR 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); OR Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; OR Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. Examples of experience include: Performing comprehensive professional nursing duties for adolescents, children, infant, and neonatal patients including high-risks care, assessing patients and develops a plan of care. Consults with physicians and other health care members to develop a multidisciplinary approach for the care of the pediatric patient. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribe by the physician to include medication administration, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and treatments. Educates patients and their families on available resources and coordinates appointments. GS-09 Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; OR At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS…

Education

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/.