This Lead Nurse position is at Shiprock Northern Navajo Medical Center Med-Surg Dept. Provides team leadership & coordination to three or more staff nurses, & other health care providers. Performs direct, full-performance inpatient nursing care for adult patients experiencing acute, chronic, pre-operative, & post-operative conditions. Reports directly to the Med-Surg Nurse Supervisor. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Leads and coordinates the daily work of nursing staff and ancillary personnel by assigning workloads, monitoring performance, coaching team members, and supporting effective patient care delivery. Provides comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care by assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring patient responses to interventions. Coordinates patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, managing admissions, transfers, discharges, care conferences, patient education, and discharge planning. Oversees charge nurse activities by monitoring patient care, advising nursing staff on clinical issues, documenting nursing interventions, and reporting patient and team concerns to management. Maintains clinical documentation, participates in quality improvement and competency activities, and supports staff development through training, mentoring, and precepting new nursing personnel. 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. 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. 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).

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