Nurse (Pediatrics In-Patient Unit)

Summary

The position is located in the branch of Inpatient Pediatric Unit within the Division of Nursing at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, New Mexico. This position serves as a professional Registered Nurse providing comprehensive inpatient Pediatric and Medical-Surgical nursing care to adult and pediatric patients experiencing acute, chronic, pre-operative, and post-operative conditions. 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) Applies professional nursing judgment and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; coordinates interdisciplinary services; and ensures culturally and age appropriate, patient-centered care. Performs comprehensive and ongoing assessments to identify actual and potential health problems. Develops and modifies individualized nursing plans based on patient assessment, provider orders, and response to therapy. Provides direct bedside care for a full range of medical and surgical diagnoses, including pre-and postoperative management. Administers medications, IV fluids, blood products, and treatments per provider orders and nursing protocols. Monitors patient status recognizes clinical changes, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions, including emergency measures. Uses critical-thinking and prioritization skills to manage multiple patients with varying acuity levels. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, and other staff to coordinate care. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing nursing assessments and recommendations to treatment planning. Accurately documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR). Communicates changes in condition and critical information using standardized reporting tools. Ensures documentation meets professional, legal, and regulatory requirements. Responds to and corrects documentation deficiencies within established timeframes and participates in quality improvement efforts related to EHR accuracy and completeness. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty may be required based upon patient care needs.

Requirements

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 competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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/.