Lead Nurse (Obstetrics Inpatient)

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.

Lead Nurse:

• Serves as team leader by communicating organizational goals priorities assignments deadlines and expectations; coordinates workload monitors progress resolves routine work issues and ensures timely quality completion of team tasks.
• Coaches mentors and trains team members; facilitates problem-solving and consensus building; provides guidance to nurses and healthcare providers; and supports continuous improvement of workflows standards of care and team performance.
• Provides specialized professional nursing care to high-risk obstetric maternal and newborn patients including management of complex conditions and emergencies such as preeclampsia hemorrhage fetal distress sepsis multiple gestation and newborn respiratory/cardiac emergencies.
• Assesses patients and develops individualized plans of care by reviewing health needs and interviewing patients and families while implementing appropriate nursing interventions to promote safe maternal and newborn outcomes.
• Observes patients closely documents nursing interventions therapeutic measures administered the patients reactions patient teaching and understanding in paper form or use of Electronic Health Records.
• Collaborates with physicians midwives and the healthcare team to monitor patient status implement care document interventions and ensure safe outcomes for mother and baby.

• Registered Nurse Total Compensation Pay ()

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.

Works on a regularly assigned or rotational basis to provide continuity of nursing services during days evenings nights weekends holidays and other tours as required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit 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 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.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants 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 drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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 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 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 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-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level

In addition to the above requirements applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma associate degree bachelors degree or masters degree from a professional nursing educational program.