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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
**Description**
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
+ Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
+ May assist in protocol design.
+ Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
+ Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
+ Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
+ Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
+ Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
+ Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
+ Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
+ Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
+ Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
+ Performs related responsibilities as required.
+ Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The lead research specialist will work in the Sleep Epidemiology Research Group, led by Dr. Dayna Johnson. This position involves working on several projects that are aimed at sleep measurement and understanding determinants and health consequences of sleep problems. This position will be a split between synthesizing sleep data and data collection. The candidate will co-lead the sleep data collection processes by serving as the study contact person, scoring data (training will be provided), and reconciling data. Working evenings and weekends (3-4 hours twice a month) are a requirement for this position. The lead research specialist is expected to work under minimum supervision. The job responsibilities include maintaining research equipment in the office, calibrating and maintaining equipment, troubleshooting research devices as needed, entering data into database (e.g., redcap), utilizing online platforms to transfer data, process and score data from wearables using software on a provided computer, provide data summaries (in partnership with the study analyst), communicate with external teams, and represent the team at virtual meetings with internal and external researchers. The candidate will also be responsible for recruiting/scheduling research participants, completing research visits (data collection) in homes of participants, and processing participant incentives. In partnership with another team member, they will conduct the field visits which entail administering questionnaires, initializing air, light and noise monitoring devices, instructing participants on the sleep monitor and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and processing and mailing saliva samples. Several times a week, they will visit the homes of participants in the evenings and weekends to conduct the research visits, thus reliable transportation is required (mileage will be reimbursed). The candidate will review, produce quality control grades under the direction of Dr. Johnson or project manager. They will also oversee mailing the sleep and cardiovascular feedback letters to the participants, and to their physicians upon request from participants. The candidate will engage in other research-related tasks as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Experience recruiting and enrolling Black or African American adults in research studies
+ Live in metro-Atlanta area
+ 2 years of research experience
+ Highly organized
+ Strong written and oral communication skills
+ Reliable transportation
+ Leadership skills; self starter
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
**Additional Details**
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: (V) | (TDD).
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**Job Number** _137746_
**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Division** _School Of Public Health_
**Department** _SPH: Epidemiology_
**Job Category** _Laboratory Research_
**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_
**_Location : Name_** _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_
**Remote Work Classification** _No Remote_
**Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

We are hiring immediately for a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, Tx. In this position you will oversee biospecimen chain-of-custody, tracking, and inventory, and coordinate with research teams and labs for compliant processing and shipment. The ideal candidate should have prior experience handing biospecimens and in research coordination.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as.

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides management of recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and monitoring of participants for research within clinical settings.

Position Key Accountabilities:

•Coordinates and facilitates translational and clinical study procedures, including maintaining strong relationships with clinical partners, planning procedures for recruitment and translational and clinical study procedures, coordinating study initiation, monitoring progress towards recruitment/enrollment milestones, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending changes to the study team.

•Manages study recruitment and enrollment activities, including identifying eligible participants, enrolling participants, scheduling research activities, monitoring participant progress, and compensating participants according to study regulations and protocols.

•Manages IRB documents, submits protocol revisions as needed, and maintains compliance records and binders.

•Completes all study forms, study protocols, informed consent, and others as needed.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Clinical research experience in a patient-facing clinical research role.
• Certified Clinical Research Specialist (CCRS)-CACRS preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Master's Degree in related field preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Four (4) years of clinical research experience, including significant experience in a patient-facing clinical research role with a Bachelor's degree required.
• Two (2) years of clinical research experience, including significant experience in a patient-facing clinical research role with a Master's degree required.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

We are hiring immediately for a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this position you will oversee biospecimen chain-of-custody, tracking, and inventory, and coordinate with research teams and labs for compliant processing and shipment. The ideal candidate should have prior experience handing biospecimens and in research coordination.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as.

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides management of recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and monitoring of participants for research within clinical settings.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinates and facilitates translational and clinical study procedures, including maintaining strong relationships with clinical partners, planning procedures for recruitment and translational and clinical study procedures, coordinating study initiation, monitoring progress towards recruitment/enrollment milestones, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending changes to the study team.
• Manages study recruitment and enrollment activities, including identifying eligible participants, enrolling participants, scheduling research activities, monitoring participant progress, and compensating participants according to study regulations and protocols.
• Manages IRB documents, submits protocol revisions as needed, and maintains compliance records and binders.
• Completes all study forms, study protocols, informed consent, and others as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Clinical research experience in a patient-facing clinical research role.
• Certified Clinical Research Specialist (CCRS)-CACRS preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Master's Degree in related field preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Four (4) years of clinical research experience, including significant experience in a patient-facing clinical research role with a Bachelor's degree required.
• Two (2) years of clinical research experience, including significant experience in a patient-facing clinical research role with a Master's degree required.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Summary

This position is located at one of the Service Unit Hospitals or clinics under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in the Division of Public Health. The primary purpose of this position is to perform 4 major functional areas of Community Intervention, Public Health education, Nursing Care, and Quality Management.

Note: This is an Open Continuous announcement, applicants will be referred when vacancies occur.

Summary

This position is located at one of the Service Unit Hospitals or clinics under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in the Division of Public Health. The primary purpose of this position is to perform 4 major functional areas of Community Intervention, Public Health education, Nursing Care, and Quality Management.

Note: This is an Open Continuous announcement, applicants will be referred when vacancies occur.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/14/2025 to 01/31/2026

Salary $78,956 to - $26,446 per year

GS-07: 78,956 - 102,649 I GS-09: 83,528 - 108,584 I GS-11: 97,271 - 126,446

Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 11

Locations

Chinle, AZ

few vacancies

Pinon, AZ

few vacancies

Red Mesa, AZ

few vacancies

Tsaile, AZ

few vacancies

Show morefewer locations (5)

Bloomfield, NM

few vacancies

Crownpoint, NM

few vacancies

Gallup, NM

few vacancies

Shiprock, NM

few vacancies

Tohatchi, NM

few vacancies

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Competitive

Promotion potential

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Job family (Series)

* 0610 Nurse

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number IHS-25-NJ-12684927-DHA Control number 831623600

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Clarification from the agency

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.

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* Design program plans to mobilize community partnerships and resources for a plan of action to address emerging infectious and communicable diseases and problems.
* Conduct and participate in community assessment to define interventions by identifying subpopulations at risk for disease and/or disability. Implement a surveillance method for community health trends and status. Evaluate health trends and risk factors.
* Provide health education to individuals, families and community groups in various settings. Inform, educate, and empower people to make appropriate and informed decisions about health issues.
* Develop, implements and evaluate plans of care. Consult with health care team members to administer the therapeutic measures as prescribed by the health team.

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Conditions of employment

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.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Adherence to the IHS Circular 2016-04 requiring Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations for staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities OR an exemption request will need to be submitted.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. 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. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

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):

Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

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, 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 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.

Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level:

In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

* Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision;
* Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and, experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
* Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least 2 years of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
* Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level:

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

* Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing.
* Possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families; and perform home visits involving case findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conducts surveys and studies to determine and appraise community health services; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level:

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

* Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field;
* Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: In addition to GS-09, experience in applying nursing theory and public health science to preserving and promoting the health of the population with the nature of the practice being continuous and comprehensive; Provide comprehensive and complex nursing care and community health nursing services in clinics, homes and schools; Incorporate evidence based, population based, comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations, immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, treatment and education. perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instructions to patients and families; perform home visits involving case-findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conduct community health assessments; conduct surveys and studies to diagnose and investigate health problems in the community to identify potential problem/outbreak situations; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, not required.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit information

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Government Housing may be offered, based on location.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:

For IHS - NHSC - HRSA Nurse Corps - position has promotion potential to the GS-11 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans' Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.

To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions. You will be further evaluated/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 to determine your competency in the following.

* Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
* Evidence Based Practice
* Healthcare
* Interpersonal Skills
* Medications
* Medicine
* Oral Communication
* Partnering
* Planning and Evaluating

Click here to view vacancy questions: All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 01/31/2026, to be considered.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.

Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:

Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "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. Refer to BIA-4432 link: When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

Superior Academic Achievement:

If claiming eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement, candidates must provide copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be included at the time of initial application. If unable to obtain transcripts, candidates must provide sufficient evidence to validate courses completed and credit hours earned. Eligibility is based on one of the following:

* Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision and based on completed courses.
* Grade-point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a G.P.A. of: a.) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (''B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or b.) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
* Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed here Association of College Honor Societies. Official transcripts may be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/31/2026

* The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 15 days after the JOA open date.
* Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for 8 months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.

Summary

This position is located at one of the Service Unit Hospitals or clinics under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in the Division of Public Health. The primary purpose of this position is to perform 4 major functional areas of Community Intervention, Public Health education, Nursing Care, and Quality Management.

Note: This is an Open Continuous announcement, applicants will be referred when vacancies occur.

Summary

This position is located at one of the Service Unit Hospitals or clinics under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in the Division of Public Health. The primary purpose of this position is to perform 4 major functional areas of Community Intervention, Public Health education, Nursing Care, and Quality Management.

Note: This is an Open Continuous announcement, applicants will be referred when vacancies occur.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/14/2025 to 01/31/2026

Salary $78,956 to - $26,446 per year

GS-07: 78,956 - 102,649 I GS-09: 83,528 - 108,584 I GS-11: 97,271 - 126,446

Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 11

Locations

Chinle, AZ

few vacancies

Pinon, AZ

few vacancies

Red Mesa, AZ

few vacancies

Tsaile, AZ

few vacancies

Show morefewer locations (5)

Bloomfield, NM

few vacancies

Crownpoint, NM

few vacancies

Gallup, NM

few vacancies

Shiprock, NM

few vacancies

Tohatchi, NM

few vacancies

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Competitive

Promotion potential

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* 0610 Nurse

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number IHS-25-NJ-12684927-DHA Control number 831623600

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Clarification from the agency

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.

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* Design program plans to mobilize community partnerships and resources for a plan of action to address emerging infectious and communicable diseases and problems.
* Conduct and participate in community assessment to define interventions by identifying subpopulations at risk for disease and/or disability. Implement a surveillance method for community health trends and status. Evaluate health trends and risk factors.
* Provide health education to individuals, families and community groups in various settings. Inform, educate, and empower people to make appropriate and informed decisions about health issues.
* Develop, implements and evaluate plans of care. Consult with health care team members to administer the therapeutic measures as prescribed by the health team.

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Conditions of employment

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.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Adherence to the IHS Circular 2016-04 requiring Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations for staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities OR an exemption request will need to be submitted.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. 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. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

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):

Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

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, 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 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.

Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level:

In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

* Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision;
* Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and, experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
* Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least 2 years of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
* Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level:

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

* Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing.
* Possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families; and perform home visits involving case findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conducts surveys and studies to determine and appraise community health services; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level:

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

* Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field;
* Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: In addition to GS-09, experience in applying nursing theory and public health science to preserving and promoting the health of the population with the nature of the practice being continuous and comprehensive; Provide comprehensive and complex nursing care and community health nursing services in clinics, homes and schools; Incorporate evidence based, population based, comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations, immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, treatment and education. perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instructions to patients and families; perform home visits involving case-findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conduct community health assessments; conduct surveys and studies to diagnose and investigate health problems in the community to identify potential problem/outbreak situations; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, not required.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit information

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Government Housing may be offered, based on location.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:

For IHS - NHSC - HRSA Nurse Corps - position has promotion potential to the GS-11 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

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Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans' Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.

To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions. You will be further evaluated/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 to determine your competency in the following.

* Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
* Evidence Based Practice
* Healthcare
* Interpersonal Skills
* Medications
* Medicine
* Oral Communication
* Partnering
* Planning and Evaluating

Click here to view vacancy questions: All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 01/31/2026, to be considered.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.

Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:

Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "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. Refer to BIA-4432 link: When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

Superior Academic Achievement:

If claiming eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement, candidates must provide copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be included at the time of initial application. If unable to obtain transcripts, candidates must provide sufficient evidence to validate courses completed and credit hours earned. Eligibility is based on one of the following:

* Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision and based on completed courses.
* Grade-point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a G.P.A. of: a.) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (''B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or b.) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
* Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed here Association of College Honor Societies. Official transcripts may be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/31/2026

* The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 15 days after the JOA open date.
* Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for 8 months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.

Locations: Chinle, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Bloomfield, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Gallup, NM | Shiprock, NM | Tohatchi, NM

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:2/14/2025 to 1/31/2026

Summary: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): Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. 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, 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 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and, experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least 2 years of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing. Possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families; and perform home visits involving case findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conducts surveys and studies to determine and appraise community health services; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: In addition to GS-09, experience in applying nursing theory and public health science to preserving and promoting the health of the population with the nature of the practice being continuous and comprehensive; Provide comprehensive and complex nursing care and community health nursing services in clinics, homes and schools; Incorporate evidence based, population based, comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations, immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, treatment and education. perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instructions to patients and families; perform home visits involving case-findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conduct community health assessments; conduct surveys and studies to diagnose and investigate health problems in the community to identify potential problem/outbreak situations; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, not required.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-25-NJ-12684927-DHA

Locations: Chinle, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Bloomfield, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Gallup, NM | Shiprock, NM | Tohatchi, NM

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:2/14/2025 to 1/31/2026

Summary: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): Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. 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, 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 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and, experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least 2 years of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing. Possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families; and perform home visits involving case findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conducts surveys and studies to determine and appraise community health services; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: In addition to GS-09, experience in applying nursing theory and public health science to preserving and promoting the health of the population with the nature of the practice being continuous and comprehensive; Provide comprehensive and complex nursing care and community health nursing services in clinics, homes and schools; Incorporate evidence based, population based, comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations, immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, treatment and education. perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instructions to patients and families; perform home visits involving case-findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conduct community health assessments; conduct surveys and studies to diagnose and investigate health problems in the community to identify potential problem/outbreak situations; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, not required.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-25-NJ-12684927-DHA

Locations: Chinle, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Bloomfield, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Gallup, NM | Shiprock, NM | Tohatchi, NM

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:2/14/2025 to 1/31/2026

Summary: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): Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. 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, 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 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and, experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least 2 years of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing. Possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families; and perform home visits involving case findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conducts surveys and studies to determine and appraise community health services; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: In addition to GS-09, experience in applying nursing theory and public health science to preserving and promoting the health of the population with the nature of the practice being continuous and comprehensive; Provide comprehensive and complex nursing care and community health nursing services in clinics, homes and schools; Incorporate evidence based, population based, comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations, immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, treatment and education. perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instructions to patients and families; perform home visits involving case-findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conduct community health assessments; conduct surveys and studies to diagnose and investigate health problems in the community to identify potential problem/outbreak situations; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, not required.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-25-NJ-12684927-DHA

Locations: Chinle, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Bloomfield, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Gallup, NM | Shiprock, NM | Tohatchi, NM

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:2/14/2025 to 1/31/2026

Summary: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): Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. 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, 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 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and, experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least 2 years of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families. Experience in working with individuals, families, and communities as a population focus and applying a systems level perspective to factors that impact health; and experience in providing nursing care services and assessment in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, clinics, community centers, jails, detention centers, rural and remote Indian communities while focusing on improving population health in the environments where people live, work, learn and play. Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing. Possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide comprehensive professional nursing, public health nursing, and public health theories, principles, practices, and procedures required to provide public health nursing services in clinics, homes, schools, and community environment; perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instruction to patients and families; and perform home visits involving case findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conducts surveys and studies to determine and appraise community health services; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional nurse experience obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: In addition to GS-09, experience in applying nursing theory and public health science to preserving and promoting the health of the population with the nature of the practice being continuous and comprehensive; Provide comprehensive and complex nursing care and community health nursing services in clinics, homes and schools; Incorporate evidence based, population based, comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations, immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, treatment and education. perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses; emergency care; counseling, guidance and health instructions to patients and families; perform home visits involving case-findings, referral for treatment and follow-up care; plan and conduct community health programs; conduct community health assessments; conduct surveys and studies to diagnose and investigate health problems in the community to identify potential problem/outbreak situations; and maintain patient records and confidentiality of information. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, not required.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-25-NJ-12684927-DHA