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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Crownpoint, NM
Salary: $42,913.00 - $68,560.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (505)786-6201

JOB SUMMARY:

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The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is being announced concurrently under Direct Hire procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-14-CR-1030815-DHA; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered For Direct Hire.

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of Nursing tasks and dutes associated with maintaining and supporting the work performed within the organization. Such work includes functions necessary to provide efficient care of patients; to support and consult with Medical Staff personnel of the Service Unit and patient families. This position is located in the Inpatient Department at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in Crownpoint, NM.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• Yes
• For GS-12 and below: • Relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid only if you are a current Federal Employee. You will be required to sign a one year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one year service agreement may result in repayment of relocation expenses.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background
• investigation, which will include a fingerprint check.
• If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must meet licensure requirements