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Position Title
Supervisory Nurse (Inpatient)
Agency
Indian Health Service
Announcement Number
IHS-24-BJ-12257369-DH Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been arrested for or charged with certain crimes involving a child. Responding yes to this question can make you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child? (limit characters)
2. This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, 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 against persons or offenses committed against children. Responding yes to this question makes you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children? (limit characters)
3. I certify that (1) my responses to questions one and two are made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by fine under title 18 of the United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; and (2) I have received notice that a criminal check will be conducted. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report made available to the Indian Health Service and my right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Develops nursing guidelines and/or standard operating procedures. (limit characters)
5. Monitor an operational budget for the organization. (limit characters)
6. Monitor performance goals for providing written or verbal performance feedback to senior level management. (limit characters)
7. Oversee operational functions for the organization. (limit characters)
8. Demonstrates the ability to be a team player to health care providers, patients and/or family members. (limit characters)
9. Makes improvements in the department with individuals or groups. (limit characters)
10. Resolves conflicts, differences or problems among team members. (limit characters)
11. Responds to critical events with diplomacy and action to ensure health care was provided to patient during emergency situation. (limit characters)
12. Works closely with individuals and groups to resolve problems, analyze alternatives, and negotiate differences. (limit characters)
13. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees. (limit characters)
14. Develops performance standards, evaluate employee performance and provide feedback to employee. (limit characters)
15. Identifies developmental and training needs for employees. (limit characters)
16. Interviews candidates to locate the best fit for filling a vacant position. (limit characters)
17. Recommends disciplinary actions to higher-level supervisor or manager. (limit characters)
18. Reviews the position description for accuracy of the duties and occupation when filling a vacancy. (limit characters)
19. Administer medication orally, rectally, sublingually and by intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injections as directed by the provider. (limit characters)
20. Conduct assessment on patients' needs in accordance with standards of care and the nursing process. (limit characters)
21. Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first. (limit characters)
22. Perform assessments of patients in accordance with standards of care and the nursing process. (limit characters)
23. 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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)