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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.
To be eligible for this position under the Direct Hire (DHA) hiring plan, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
This position is also being announced under Announcement IHS-12-NN-746757-ESEP/MP for those who want to be considered under Merit Promotion Plan/Excepted Service Examining Plan. If you wish to be considered under all hiring plans you must submit an application to both job opportunity announcements.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Navajo Medical Center, Division of Nursing, Operating Room Department, Shiprock, NM United States 1 vacancy
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary range: $67,047.00 - $82,131.00 (Annually)
Promotion potential: No known potential
Merit Promotion Position: No
Travel Required: Yes
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See item # 3 in the How to Apply Tab)
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No
Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes
Alternative work schedule, call back, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes
This position requires that you obtain and maintain an active, unrestricted nursing license. 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.