Description:
This position is located at the Phoenix Service Unit (PSU), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), Division of Nursing Services, Phoenix, Arizona; PIMC is a 127-bed referral hospital serving the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service. The incumbent serves as Assistant Supervisory Clinical Nurse responsible for assisting with all aspects of managing Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACURequirements:
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):
Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this 0610 occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. 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. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements, OR Completed a degree from Foreign Nursing School and have an Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. Licensure: Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
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.
Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.
Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position. 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.
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 performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples Include: 1). Participates in developing and updating unit specific guidelines, policies, protocols and other informational materials required to effectively accomplish the mission of the organization )2.Assists the SCN in evaluating the performance of all Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Health Technicians, Scrub Techs, and/or Medical Support Assistants assigned to the unit. )3.Participates in Performance Improvement projects, Infection Control program, and Risk Management issues as required. )4.In the absence of the SCN, assumes the authority and responsibility for supervising the unit. )5. The incumbent is responsible to maintain a harassment-free work environment at all times; prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation, status as a parent, marital status, military service or any other non-merit-based factor. Initiates prompt management intervention through informal inquiry should he/she become aware of worksite harassment or conflict within his/her department.
OR
Completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.. (Must provide evidence with your application documents if qualifying using this option).
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 the closing date of the announcement.