Nurse (Staff Development Coordinator)

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• Assess educational training and performance needs throughout the service unit and plans implements and evaluates staff development and clinical education programs designed to improve employee performance and quality of patient care.
• Plan and develop in-service education programs by establishing learning objectives course content teaching methods examination tools and evaluation criteria in collaboration with department supervisors and staff.
• Coordinate and implement the new employee orientation program including developing individualized curricula coordinating preceptor-based orientation evaluating learner outcomes and revising programs to meet organizational and employee needs.
• Maintain the hospital-wide competency program by assisting departments with developing assessing validating and evaluating employee competencies and supporting annual competency requirements through observation and demonstration of clinical practice.
• Coordinate and provide required clinical education and certification training while supporting compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) The Joint Commission (TJC) Indian Health Service (IHS) federal and state regulatory requirements Standards of Nursing Practice and facility requirements.

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.

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 REQUIREMENTS
General Schedule Qualification Standards - Nurse Series 0610

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify at this grade level:

• Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. OR;
• Possession of a diploma associates degree bachelors degree or masters degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least (1) one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) performing the following duties: Assessing organization-wide educational and performance needs and planning developing implementing and evaluating clinical education in-service training continuing education and staff development programs to improve employee performance and patient care; Coordinating new employee and preceptor-based orientation programs; developing curricula and learning objectives; and establishing validating and evaluating employee competencies using observation demonstration testing and other evaluation methods; Applying professional nursing standards and other regulatory requirements to staff education and competency programs including maintaining and delivering required clinical certification training.