Supervisory Nurse (Assistant Director of Nursing)

Indian Health Service • Red Lake, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Red Lake Service Unit (RLSU), Bemidji Area, Indian Health Service. The position serves as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing services across inpatient, ambulatory/outpatient, and emergency care settings. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

• 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.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You 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.
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
• 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.
• Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• 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.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Oversees a nursing division in an operating health care facility; management ability to delegate authority; formulates and implements nursing services in accordance with existing requirements, methods and procedures; provides leadership and direction to nursing programs ensuring proper health care management, evidence based practice, safe and quality patient care; establishes and maintains compliance with various regulatory accreditations, professional agencies, administrative policies and procedures, laws, regulations, standards and directives that are applicable to the organization.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Nights/Weekends/Holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises subordinate nurse managers/supervisors and provides oversight of nursing and support staff.
• Assist with the implementation of an effective, on-going program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.
• Assists in supervising the nursing staff in performance of the work to include assigning, directing, and reviewing work.
• Develops and maintains criteria for standards of nursing care and for procedures to audit compliance with established standards.

Benefits

• Total Compensation Package
• 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.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
• 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.
• Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree