Nurse (Clinical Accountability and Metrics)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Kayenta Service Unit's, Division of Nursing, Outpatient/Pediatric Department in Kayenta, AZ. The role provides case management and clinical coordination for patients and responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, service integration, follow-up, and evaluation to improve continuity of care, patient flow, and overall clinic services. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provides outpatient nursing care and patient assessments for individuals across all age groups, including triage, treatments, medication administration, monitoring, and response to changing patient conditions. Coordinates case management and continuity of care by arranging referrals, specialty appointments, follow-up care, transportation resources, and communication with internal and external healthcare facilities. Manages chronic disease care and patient tracking systems by maintaining disease registries, monitoring patient follow-up, obtaining outside medical records/results, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Provides patient and family education and support through health counseling, disease prevention education, treatment guidance, and assistance in understanding medical conditions and care plans. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams including providers, nurses, specialty clinics, community resources, and support services to improve patient outcomes, safety, and healthcare delivery.
What you need to qualify
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, bachelor's 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 (external link) 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 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. 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: Specialized experience includes: Professional nursing knowledge and skills in ambulatory care, patient assessment, case management, care coordination, chronic disease management, patient education, clinical documentation, and referral coordination. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide nursing care to diverse patient populations, communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams, recognize and respond to changing patient conditions, operate clinical equipment, and collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to support continuity of care. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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