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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Acomita, NM
Salary: $55,413.00 - $67,878.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Multiple Schedules - Multiple Appointment Types
Phone: (505)248-4538

JOB SUMMARY:

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Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!  At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.  Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

Amendment No. 1 dated 07/25/2012.  This amendment is issued to update HR contact.  All other information remains the same.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates 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. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is also being announced under Announcement #IHS-12-AQ-669725-DH for those who want to be considered under Direct Hire Authority.  If you wish to be considered under all hiring plans you must submit an application to both job opportunity announcements.

This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on the OCA register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur.  The first Cut-Off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 06/13/2012.  Other Cut-Off dates will be established base on the date requests for List of Eligibles are received to fill other vacancies.  10 point Veterans' Preference ESEP applicants who submit a complete application after a Cut-Off date but before the List of Eligibles is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified.  Your applicant eligibility will be set for three (3) months and will expire there after once a complete application packet is received.  You will need to reapply to keep your application active.

Appointment: May be Permanent, Temporary, Excepted Temporary, Excepted Time-Limited, or TERM with tour of duty of Full-Time, Part-Time, or Intermittent.  The Agency has an option of extending Time-Limited and TERM appointments for up to a maximum of four years.  Temporary positions not-to-exceed 12 months or less are subject to termination at any time.  The Agency has option of extending Temporary position appointments for up to a maximum of two years.  Positions filled by Commissioned Corps will be Full-Time Permanent positions only.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Acomita, NM United States Few vacancies
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POSITION DETAILS:

The purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing services in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in hospitals and health clinics.  Provides direct care/services to neo-natal, pediatric, geriatric, adolescent, and adults patients.

Area of Consideration: Government Wide

Salary range: $55,413.00- $67,878.00 ( Annually)

Other additional compensation for which a Nurse pay be eligible, in addition to their base salary, are a Recruitment and Relocation Incentive (maximum of 25% of base pay); Initial or Renewal of Retention Allowance (maximum of 25% of base pay when necessary).

Promotion potential: No

Merit Promotion Position: Yes

Travel Required: Possibly, depending on duty location.

Supervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses: Travel Expenses - Paid.  Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid primarily in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee.
Is position covered by PL 101-630 (Childcare Position)? Yes

Is drug testing required? No

Is government housing available? Yes, depending on duty location and availability.

Is this a bargaining unit position? Depending on duty location.

Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes

This position requires that you obtain and maintain clinical privileges. If they are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the Federal service.

Who may apply section

- visit jobs@ihs.gov  for more information on Who May Apply  

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Position subject to background investigation.

As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.

If applicable-Selective Service Registration (Males born after 12/31/59)

Must be a US Citizen to apply.