Nurse (CAM)

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• Serves as a specialist and integrator in the implementation training and ongoing support of multi-service clinical software applications used in the hospital and clinic setting; uses the multi-service applications that support the Indian Health Service Electronic Health Record (EHR) and the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) are defined.
• Plans develops implements coordinates and evaluates the designated software programs. Manages the customization of the sit parameters and addresses integration issues with other software packages.
• Clinical Duties - performs comprehensive professional nursing duties for the care of patients with a variety of injuries and illnesses in all age groups and their families who present with an unlimited range of health problems; preparing patients for tests exams and treatments; triages and provides emergency treatment according to standing orders.
• Coordinates with IT staff and other application coordinators to implement integrated packages resolve conflicts provide secondary support on related software modules and ensure smooth operations in area where package scope overlaps or is integrated with other service functions.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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

GS-12 - At least one (1) or more full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to a GS-11
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: Experience in implementing analyzing coordinating and evaluating multi-service clinical software applications in a hospital or clinic setting; experience coordinating services at advanced level of competence in nursing involving direct nursing care and/or developing innovative nursing techniques practices and approaches. Experience evaluating managing and developing solutions to program failures following implementation of software patches. Experience teaching and training end-users regarding clinical software applications. The primary purpose is to improve patient care through the use of automation tools such as the computerization of clinical information to improve the standard of direct patient care.


You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.