Nurse Care Coordinator

Summary The Nurse (Care Coordinator) position is located at with the Crow Service Unit at Pryor Health Station and is responsible for ensuring essential coordination and support of medical care for patients. This position is being readvertised to extend the closing date to "Open Until Filled" and solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/28/2024 to 06/30/2024 Salary $93,434 - $115,809 per year A housing subsidy of up to $699 per pay period without dependents or $831 with dependents may be available. Pay scale & grade GS 10 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Pryor, MT 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. At least a 6-month service agreement will be required. Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number IHS-24-BI ES/MP/DH Control number Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans Clarification from the agency The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Videos Help Duties The purpose of this position is to improve the quality of care to the empanel patient by coordination of medical care among primary and specialty teams, ensuring all patients receive standard of care, promoting self-management of chronic disease through helping patients to identify barriers to making healthful choices, helping patients providing coaching and guidance on positive health behaviors. Assess the patient care needs for the Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) patients to include triage of acute issues for determination of appropriate level of care. Asses the delivery of nursing care to the panel of patients to proactively identify problems and opportunities for improvement in care to panel of patients. Utilizes population health concepts to promote improved care for all patient on the panel. This includes use of iCare panels of patients to identify and stratify patients who would benefit from chronic disease management. Provides direct care during face to face visits, telephone visits, and through secure messaging. This may include nurse only visits for the purpose of coaching and education, share medical visits with the provider, group education visits and group medical visits in collaboration with a provider. Provides leadership in the implementation of planned changes to improve nursing services. Consults with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals on patients to coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens for patients. Provides patient and family education which include counseling and assisting the patient/family to understand and accept implications of care, diagnosis and treatment. Help 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. 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. 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 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 DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: These positions are eligible to be filled through Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority DHA . The Direct Hire Authority has been authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Part 337, Subpart B, Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations 5 CFR . If filled utilizing DHA, the following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The "rule of three," Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the Direct Hire process. Indian Preference does apply. 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): Nurse Series 0610 (opm.gov) 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 (GS-9) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Promote self-management of chronic disease through helping patients to identify barriers to making healthful choices. Help patient identify barriers to adhere to the prescribed regimen, providing coaching and guidance on positive health behaviors and providing chronic disease management. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients with medical, surgical, pediatric, newborn, obstetric, ambulatory and emergency conditions in the primary care clinic. Provide chart review to identify patients at risk for increased morbidity and mortality and recommended interventions. Provide patient and family education to assist in understanding and accept implications of care, diagnosis and treatment. 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. 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: 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 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 . click apply for full job details