Nurse ER

Summary This position is located in the Emergency Room of the Kayenta Service Unit, Kayenta, AZ or Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing care procedures and treatments for Urgent or Emergency Services to a variety of patients. This requires the nurse to have professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments. NOTE: This is an Open Continuous announcement; applicants will be reference when vacancies occur. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/22/2024 to 12/31/2024 Salary $71,483 - $100,930 per year GS-05: $71,483-$92,922 GS-07: $77,637-$100,930 Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 7 Help Locations Kayenta, AZ many vacancies Gallup, NM many vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple Appointment Types Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Competitive Promotion potential 10 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-NJ DHA Control number Help This job is open to Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. 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. Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Native Americans The public Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Native Americans The public Videos Help Duties Assesses all patients presenting for emergency care and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders, PALS, NALS, ACLS, ATLS/TNCC protocols, and Standards of Emergency Care. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician such as medications, treatments, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, nasogastric tubes, and other diagnostic interventions. Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, hemodynamic monitoring data, and other relevant data to the patient's care. Operates and monitors specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, volume respirators, EKG machines, gastric and thoracic suction units, cardiac pacemakers, hypothermic devices, peritoneal lavage, defibrillator, non-stress test machine, infant warmer, etc. Observes, assesses and stabilizes critically ill pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient's health status by physical assessment and examination, interviewing patient and family members and reviewing patient's health history and on-going hemodynamic monitoring, Stabilizes for transport to other facilities as necessary. Collaborates with members of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing, plannning, implementing and evaluating health care. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 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): 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-5 (or equivalent) Grade Level To qualify at the GS-5 (or equivalent) grade level, applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements: 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 - development and implementation of a plan of care for assigned patients and providing nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluating effectiveness. Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level 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 provision; OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level: Experience providing professional nursing care to patients, reviewing medical records and administering medication in accordance with instructions, and assisting physicians with procedures). OR Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience. Experience in assessing clinical conditions, recognizing and identifying serious situations, prioritizing, and immediately using clinical judgement in deciding upon proper action, for example, to inform physician and take preplanned measures and/or consulting with charge nurse or preceptor when patient condition warrant. OR Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. 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 . click apply for full job details