Nurse Consultant
Company Name:
Department Of Health And Human Services
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior''s definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number ++IHS-14-BI-1110779-ESEP/MP++; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered
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This position is located at the Billings Area Office in Billings, Montana. The primary purpose of this position is to function as Nurse Consultant in the Office of Health Care Programs. This position provides leadership, direction, and technical expertise in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Nursing component of health care programs in the Billings Area. __
_ The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check. If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59) U.S. Citizenship is required Copy of current professional licensure required during the hiring process.
Acts as an expert resource on all aspects of nursing (inpatient, ER, outpatient, and PHN, nursing care) and the associated health care systems
Provides consultation, guidance, and technical assistance on nursing, health care systems, and coordinated case management.
Initiates and develops policy, regulations, standards, and guide lines related to nursing care/staffing and healthcare systems.
Assesses trends and developments in health care and predicts future impact on health care delivery.
Develops and maintains liaison with national groups and governmental agencies in the public, private and voluntary sector.
To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. (One year of nursing experience as a military corpsman that has been accepted by a State licensing body may be accepted in lieu of education at the GS-4 level.)
Registration: Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. An applicant who has graduated from an approved nursing educational program within the past 12 months may be appointed pending State registration as a professional
nurse within 6 months of appointment. No person appointed pending registration may be retained beyond 6 months, or promoted, if registration has not been attained.
The following shows the amounts of experience required to qualify for this position:
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_GS-13:_ One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level.
To qualify based on specialized experience for GS-13 level, you must have one year of experience (equivalent to the GS-12) level that included duties such as:
Managing, planning, directing, analyzing, evaluating and coordinating a comprehensive area-wide or facility wide Nursing program (including all aspects of nursing i.e. inpatient, Emergency Room, outpatient, and PHN, nursing care) to ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
Provides advice, guidance and direction to programs, service unit field staff, 638 and Tribal Programs, professional organizations, public, private and voluntary agencies, educational institutions, individual employees on: advanced nursing principles, theories, concepts and clinical practices, health care systems and coordinated case management, health policies, issues, rules, regulations, quality improvement systems and evaluation methodologies, Electronic Health Record/Clinical Applications.
Develop innovative and model programs suitable for specialized health care related programs, rural, inpatient and ambulatory care facilities and isolated reservation settings,
Assesses trends and developments in health care and predicts future impact on health care delivery.
Maintains up-to date knowledge and skill in nursing and provides direct nursing support to all nursing programs in the Area.
Plans, develops and conducts continuing education programs and workshops.
Conducts compliance surveys/reviews of Nursing programs.
Evaluates compliance with standards of regulatory accreditation bodies and achievement of outcomes; and assists in developing, implementing and evaluating corrective action plans.
Team development for patient-centered care, evidenced-based-practice, quality improvement projects such as Improved Patient Care Model, Electronic Health Care Informatics, or other Practice Care Model.
Education Preference (NOT REQUIRED): Master''s Degree in Nursing
Evaluation of Experience
Experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. At GS-9 and above, many positions require experience in a specialty area of nursing.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume ( _your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position_ ) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following:
Organizational Awareness
Technical Competence
Planning and Evaluation
Information Management
Leadership
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance:
Veterans , i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled)
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP )
Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled
Click here to view vacancy questions: View Assessment Questions. All documents above _MUST_ be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 , to be considered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
1. Click 'Apply Online'' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
3. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
4. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
5. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by clicking Apply Online in the vacancy announcement and re-selecting your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1110822. Fax your documents to .
You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. If you cannot complete your application package online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire
3. You are limited to selecting 10 locations.
4. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for each question. Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible. In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section. The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one.
Submission of a resume'' or a 1203FX form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Taleshia Hugs , and/or TALESHIA. .) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here:
_Required Documentation for Eligibility and Preference_ :
_Resume_: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder.__
_Indian Preference Applicants:_ - _If claiming Indian preference for the first time, or if you have no previous documentation of preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 (expiration date 11/30/2014), Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only. Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. You must also complete the family history chart if necessary. _Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application.__ Refer to BIA-4432 link:
_Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)_ or other Veterans preference (VRA and 30% or more disabled) - include a copy of your DD-214, if you''re claiming Vet preference. For more information please see link
_Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)_ - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: .
_Current or former Federal employee_: Include your most recent SF50.
Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available for downloading at:
_Transcripts_: Transcriptsmust be provided if substituting education for experience and/or education is required for this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.
Your application package _MUST_ be complete by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) onWednesday, May 14, 2014, the closing of this announcement.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Applicant _MUST_ verify the completeness and successful submission of their applications by logging into the USAJobs Application Manager to check the Status. Your qualifications for the job will be reviewed against other applicants to determine, if you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps have been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer
You can review our benefits at
Additional selections of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligible was issued for this announcement, for filling additional or similar positions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be re-announced.
A one/two-year probationary/trial period may be required upon selection/placement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position covered under P.L. 101-630
Security Clearance: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a fingerprint check. Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
Males over the age of 18, and born after December 31, 1959, are required to be registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) in order to be eligible for employment with the Federal Government.
Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.
All information provided by the candidate will be verified, reference checks will be conducted from current and past supervisors on the tentative selectee.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives.
Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries reduced. All employees must pay any valid delinquent debt or the agency may garnish their /
Candidates must meet qualification requirements, licensure requirements, performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements before appointment.
IHS-Operated Properties are tobacco free Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Health And Human Services
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior''s definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number ++IHS-14-BI-1110779-ESEP/MP++; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered
_
This position is located at the Billings Area Office in Billings, Montana. The primary purpose of this position is to function as Nurse Consultant in the Office of Health Care Programs. This position provides leadership, direction, and technical expertise in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Nursing component of health care programs in the Billings Area. __
_ The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check. If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59) U.S. Citizenship is required Copy of current professional licensure required during the hiring process.
Acts as an expert resource on all aspects of nursing (inpatient, ER, outpatient, and PHN, nursing care) and the associated health care systems
Provides consultation, guidance, and technical assistance on nursing, health care systems, and coordinated case management.
Initiates and develops policy, regulations, standards, and guide lines related to nursing care/staffing and healthcare systems.
Assesses trends and developments in health care and predicts future impact on health care delivery.
Develops and maintains liaison with national groups and governmental agencies in the public, private and voluntary sector.
To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. (One year of nursing experience as a military corpsman that has been accepted by a State licensing body may be accepted in lieu of education at the GS-4 level.)
Registration: Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. An applicant who has graduated from an approved nursing educational program within the past 12 months may be appointed pending State registration as a professional
nurse within 6 months of appointment. No person appointed pending registration may be retained beyond 6 months, or promoted, if registration has not been attained.
The following shows the amounts of experience required to qualify for this position:
_ _
_GS-13:_ One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level.
To qualify based on specialized experience for GS-13 level, you must have one year of experience (equivalent to the GS-12) level that included duties such as:
Managing, planning, directing, analyzing, evaluating and coordinating a comprehensive area-wide or facility wide Nursing program (including all aspects of nursing i.e. inpatient, Emergency Room, outpatient, and PHN, nursing care) to ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
Provides advice, guidance and direction to programs, service unit field staff, 638 and Tribal Programs, professional organizations, public, private and voluntary agencies, educational institutions, individual employees on: advanced nursing principles, theories, concepts and clinical practices, health care systems and coordinated case management, health policies, issues, rules, regulations, quality improvement systems and evaluation methodologies, Electronic Health Record/Clinical Applications.
Develop innovative and model programs suitable for specialized health care related programs, rural, inpatient and ambulatory care facilities and isolated reservation settings,
Assesses trends and developments in health care and predicts future impact on health care delivery.
Maintains up-to date knowledge and skill in nursing and provides direct nursing support to all nursing programs in the Area.
Plans, develops and conducts continuing education programs and workshops.
Conducts compliance surveys/reviews of Nursing programs.
Evaluates compliance with standards of regulatory accreditation bodies and achievement of outcomes; and assists in developing, implementing and evaluating corrective action plans.
Team development for patient-centered care, evidenced-based-practice, quality improvement projects such as Improved Patient Care Model, Electronic Health Care Informatics, or other Practice Care Model.
Education Preference (NOT REQUIRED): Master''s Degree in Nursing
Evaluation of Experience
Experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. At GS-9 and above, many positions require experience in a specialty area of nursing.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume ( _your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position_ ) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following:
Organizational Awareness
Technical Competence
Planning and Evaluation
Information Management
Leadership
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance:
Veterans , i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled)
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP )
Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled
Click here to view vacancy questions: View Assessment Questions. All documents above _MUST_ be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 , to be considered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
1. Click 'Apply Online'' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
3. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
4. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
5. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by clicking Apply Online in the vacancy announcement and re-selecting your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1110822. Fax your documents to .
You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. If you cannot complete your application package online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire
3. You are limited to selecting 10 locations.
4. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for each question. Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible. In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section. The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one.
Submission of a resume'' or a 1203FX form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Taleshia Hugs , and/or TALESHIA. .) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here:
_Required Documentation for Eligibility and Preference_ :
_Resume_: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder.__
_Indian Preference Applicants:_ - _If claiming Indian preference for the first time, or if you have no previous documentation of preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 (expiration date 11/30/2014), Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only. Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. You must also complete the family history chart if necessary. _Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application.__ Refer to BIA-4432 link:
_Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)_ or other Veterans preference (VRA and 30% or more disabled) - include a copy of your DD-214, if you''re claiming Vet preference. For more information please see link
_Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)_ - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: .
_Current or former Federal employee_: Include your most recent SF50.
Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available for downloading at:
_Transcripts_: Transcriptsmust be provided if substituting education for experience and/or education is required for this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.
Your application package _MUST_ be complete by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) onWednesday, May 14, 2014, the closing of this announcement.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Applicant _MUST_ verify the completeness and successful submission of their applications by logging into the USAJobs Application Manager to check the Status. Your qualifications for the job will be reviewed against other applicants to determine, if you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps have been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer
You can review our benefits at
Additional selections of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligible was issued for this announcement, for filling additional or similar positions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be re-announced.
A one/two-year probationary/trial period may be required upon selection/placement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position covered under P.L. 101-630
Security Clearance: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a fingerprint check. Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
Males over the age of 18, and born after December 31, 1959, are required to be registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) in order to be eligible for employment with the Federal Government.
Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.
All information provided by the candidate will be verified, reference checks will be conducted from current and past supervisors on the tentative selectee.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives.
Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries reduced. All employees must pay any valid delinquent debt or the agency may garnish their /
Candidates must meet qualification requirements, licensure requirements, performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements before appointment.
IHS-Operated Properties are tobacco free Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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