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Nurse Specialist (Infection Control/Employee Health)

Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Shiprock, NM
Salary: $67,047.00 - $82,131.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (928)656-5010
JOB SUMMARY:

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.

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.

REANNOUNCEMENT

Re-announced to solicit additional candidates. Those who previously applied need not re-apply. 

However, may makes changes to their application by the closing date.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Shiprock Service Unit, Division of Professional Quality Services, Shiprock, NM.

POSITION DETAILS: 1 Permanent position

Salary range: $67,047.00- $82,131.00 ( Annually)

Promotion potential:  None

Merit Promotion Position: Yes

Travel Required: Yes, incumbent is required to operate a government owned or lease vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.  Therefore, applicant is required to maintained a State driver's license.

Supervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses Paid:  Paid, expenses will be paid in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee.

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, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes

Licensure Requirements: This position requires that you obtain and maintain an active, unrestricted nursing license from any State (U.S.). If they are not obtained or maintained during employment, employee may be subject to adverse action, up to and including removal from the Federal service. 

Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentive? Subject to availability, eligibility and approval

    Who may apply section

Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)  

Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)

Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)  

Commissioned Corps Candidates

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

 


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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 have active, current unrestricted license
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