Nurse (Educator)

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• Provides outpatient education and counseling to individuals and families according to curriculum(s) policies and procedures of the Health Education Center for Wellness. With each patient the incumbent assesses individual learning needs plan and implement an education plan to meet those needs and reevaluate as needed.
• Serves as adjunct instructor for weight loss classes Native Lifestyle Balance program and other classes that are developed to address patient need.
• Coordinates diabetes care and patient visits with other departments for prevention of diabetes diabetes treatment and related complications: Optometry Dental Physical Therapy Pharmacy and Dieticians.
• Performs a comprehensive clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with diabetes such as administering medication(s)/ immunizations taking vital signs measuring height and weight point of care testing of blood sugar and/or A1c and foot exams.
• Maintains documentation of education and counseling services according to facility and Health Education for Center for Wellness policies.
• Works as a diabetes education team member to establish goals objectives standards of care and evaluation techniques that contributes to the overall Health Education Center for Wellness planning policy and procedure development program evaluation and facility performance (QA/PI) and goals set forth in the Special Diabetes Program for Indians project narrative.

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.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain 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.

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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 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).

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 (external link) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link) Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) 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 In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

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:

Planning and carrying out assignments assessing diabetes education and status of Diabetes Standards of Care. Discussing treatment plan with physicians coordinating care with other departments and providing education and counseling to patients in the specialty of diabetes prevention treatment and care in a community or clinical setting.