- Position Title
- Supervisory Clinical Nurse
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- HHS-23-NA-11913705-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 10, 2023 to Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you currently employed by the agency hiring for this position?
4.
Are you the parent of an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces? If yes,
Are you the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran? If yes, confirm
- the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled OR
- the parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse
Are you the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran? If yes, confirm
- the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled OR
- the parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse
5.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
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- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders AND
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources..
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
7.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
8.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
9.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
10.
Are you working for another agency in an established merit system in the excepted service that has an agreement prescribing conditions under which employees may be moved from the agency's system to the competitive service? For example, OPM has agreements with Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs that covers employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104(1) and (3)]. Agreements effective 10/31/79 and 5/12/87; extended indefinitely. Other merit systems are: Tennessee Valley Authority, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employees of the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Corporation for National and Community Service. See the OPM website for expiration dates and specific on agreements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, excepted service status that show the following:
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, excepted service status that show the following:
- Be currently serving under an appointment without time limit in the other merit system or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year; AND
- Be currently serving in or have been involuntarily separated from a position covered by an interchange agreement (some agreements do not cover all positions of the other merit system); AND
- Have served continuously for at least 1 year in the other merit system prior to appointment under the interchange agreement as described in item 1 or item 2 below:
- A person who previously met this requirement, separated, and later returned to an appointment without time limit, is considered as having met this requirement, regardless of length of service under the current appointment. (See paragraph on type of appointment received when appointed to a competitive service position.)
- Eligible employees under appointment without time limit in the Department of Defense Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFI) system may include flexible employees, who work the equivalent of a part-time, intermittent, or on-call schedule.
11.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
12.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
13.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
14.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
15.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
16.
Are you a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer or a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer candidate?
If yes, confirm
If yes, confirm
- For current active duty USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, submit a copy of your most recent personnel orders. OR
- For USPHS Commissioned Corps candidates, submit documentation from the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) stating you have successfully completed the professional boarding process.
17.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
18.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory Clinical Nurse position with the Indian Health Service.
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Basic Requirements - Education
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a nurse position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank. 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.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a nurse position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank. 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.
2.
Basic Requirements - Licensure
In order to qualify for this position, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In 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. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the Licensure requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
In order to qualify for this position, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In 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. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the Licensure requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
3.
Basic Requirements for the GS-0610-11
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct audit of nursing techniques and procedures to ensure compliance with established standards.
5.
Explain policies and/or procedures to applicable unit to guide quality nursing practice.
6.
Implement performance standards for employees.
7.
Prepare various types of work schedules, i.e., regular, compressed, etc., for Nursing departmental staff.
8.
Supervise Nursing departmental staff.
9.
Collaborate with staff (co-workers, peers, subordinates or supervisors) to provide quality patient care.
10.
Deal with cultural issues that may impact the implementation of public health or public health related programs in Native American populations.
11.
Interviews patients to obtain diagnostic information and/or a clinical history.
12.
Work with physicians or other members of the medical team to provide quality patient care.
13.
Identify training needs to provide/schedule necessary training to improve quality patient care.
14.
Implement measures to improve performance.
15.
Develop criteria for standards of nursing care.
16.
Ensure facility policies and procedures comply with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP).
17.
Ensure facility policies and procedures meet accreditation standards.
18.
Ensure staff is informed of Privacy Laws that safeguard sensitive information.
19.
Implement PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home) principles in an outpatient setting to improve patient care.
20.
Participate in committees (e.g., Infection Control, Performance Improvement, Environment of Care, or Risk Management) to ensure quality care is delivered in safe conditions.
21.
Advise on nursing care plans to ensure accrediting standards are met.
22.
Execute a wide range of nursing concepts, principles and practices related to acute and preventative aspects of the health care problems of patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
23.
Review medical orders with the nursing staff.
24.
Manage a budget for a nursing unit.
25.
Manage the workflow of a nursing unit.
26.
Plan program activities for a nursing unit.
27.
Establish work priorities for a nursing unit.
28.
Structure performance improvement for a nursing unit.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
29.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.