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Nurse ORDepartment of Health and Human ServicesIndian Health ServiceVarious locations across the AgencyApply Print Share Save

Summary

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Summary

At the Indian Health Service IHS Nurses do more than practice medicine-they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people youll deliver compassionate care where its needed most. Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. Begin your journey with purpose - AND receive a recruitmentrelocation sign-on bonus if you are eligible.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01292026 to 04292026 Salary73426 to - 127725 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 5 - 11 Locationsfew vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Phoenix AZ Whiteriver AZ Browning MT Show morefewer locations 5 Belcourt ND Gallup NM Shiprock NM Lawton OK Pine Ridge SD Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment typeMultiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary.Work scheduleMultiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time part-time less than 40 hours per week and intermittent as needed.ServiceCompetitivePromotion potential11 Job family Series 0610 Nurse Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskModerate Risk MRTrust determination processSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusYesAnnouncement numberIHS-26-HQ-12866393-DHAControl number855955100

Duties

The Operating Room Registered Nurse RN provides comprehensive evidence-based and patient-centered care to individuals undergoing surgical and procedural interventions. The RN demonstrates clinical expertise sound judgment and leadership in the delivery of care before during and after surgical procedures across multiple specialties.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Assessing patient condition based on observation physical examination interview physician diagnosis laboratory data and age-specific needs.
• Formulating implementing and documenting individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and patient condition.
• Responding to life-threatening situations and initiating emergency resuscitation measures in accordance with adult and pediatric resuscitation protocols.
• Providing pre- and post-operative education emotional support and guidance to patients and families regarding procedures recovery expectations and self-care.
• Performing pre- intra- and post-operative assessments in PACU Same-Day Surgery and Pre-Admission units ensuring safe patient transitions and timely documentation.
• Administering medications under protocol and monitoring patient hemodynamics airway tissue perfusion and surgical sites for bleeding or complications.
• Supervising the delivery of nursing care by other professional and non-professional staff providing guidance evaluation and feedback as needed.
• Collaborating with surgeons anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary team to plan coordinate and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintaining required certifications e.g. ACLS BLS PALS and demonstrating competency in advanced perioperative and procedural nursing skills.
• Performing on-call duties as required to provide patient care during off-tour hours for emergency surgical and procedural cases.
• If needed will function as the primary scrub technician and be responsible for handling instrument supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures.
• Work other staff to ensure sponge and instrument counts are correct.
• Functions as the second circulator for complex surgical procedures.

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 12311959 You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. 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. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National andor Service Unit guidance. 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. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit www.dhs.govE-Verify. Position subject to rotating shifts days evenings nights weekends and holidays. Shift rotations may vary from 8- 10-and 12-hour shifts. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Background Investigation 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 individuals 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience andor 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. 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 licensurecertificationregistration with 6 months 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 institutions registrar dean or other appropriate official that attests to the applicable timeframe for completion of the professional programcoursework AND A copy of the most recent unofficial transcript.

Basic Requirements

Education A graduate or higher level degree bachelors 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 Educationexternal link Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programsexternal link Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Educationexternal link or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Educationexternal link at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools external link 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 Examinationexternal link. 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-9 and above grade level many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. Basic Requirements for the GS-5 Possession of a bachelors 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-7 Possession of a bachelors degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision Possession of a bachelors degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-9 Possession of a masters degree in professional nursing or At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above and possession of a diploma associate degree or bachelors degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level and possession of a diploma associate degree bachelors degree or masters degree from a professional nursing educational program.

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 performing the following type of work andor tasks Specialized experience GS-07 Perform