Supervisory Nurse (Medical-Surgical) Inpatient

Indian Health Service • Zuni, NM

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Division of Nursing, Department of Medical-Surgical (Inpatient), at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Center in Zuni, New Mexico. The Supervisory Nurse provides technical and administrative supervision to inpatient nursing staff and delivers nursing care services. The position reports to the Chief Nurse Executive.

The incumbent supervises the inpatient nursing unit, manages nursing personnel, and provides comprehensive clinical care to patients of all ages. The role includes directing, instructing, and training staff; assigning and evaluating work; developing and updating unit policies; and ensuring nursing care meets Indian Health Service, national, and Joint Commission standards. The nurse supervisor documents patient care in an electronic health record and prepares required unit reports and records.

The position is subject to rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays. Selectees must maintain required nursing licensure and comply with applicable IHS employee immunization policy requirements.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
• Applicants educated at a foreign nursing school must provide official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Must hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and submit a copy showing the expiration date.
• For the GS-12 grade level, at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Must meet qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement's closing date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must obtain and maintain required nursing licensure.
• Must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy applicable to healthcare facility work; vaccine exemption requests may be available under the policy and facility guidance.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must undergo and clear pre-employment fingerprinting and a background investigation and be found suitable for Federal employment.
• Must present two valid forms of identification before appointment; a state-issued ID or driver's license must be REAL ID-compliant.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as nurse supervisor for the inpatient nursing unit and provide nursing care services.
• Supervise and manage nursing personnel; provide direction, instruction, and training.
• Assign work to nursing staff based on priorities.
• Implement employee performance evaluations and develop work-improvement processes.
• Schedule staff and approve leave requests.
• Advise, counsel, or instruct employees on work and administrative matters.
• Conduct meetings and conferences with subordinates.
• Hear and resolve informal employee complaints.
• Apply minor disciplinary measures and recommend more serious disciplinary action to higher management.
• Conduct interviews with nursing candidates.
• Evaluate nursing operations and services.
• Develop unit policies and incorporate evidence-based information into existing policies.
• Evaluate unit program outcomes; investigate problems, irregularities, and standards violations; and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure nursing care is consistent with IHS standards, national standards of care, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Serve as a resource to staff by interpreting the unit's philosophy, goals, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in nursing department decisions and objectives and attend supervisor meetings.
• Prepare and submit required unit reports and records.
• Provide comprehensive clinical nursing care to patients of all ages and document care in an electronic health record.

Benefits

• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, depending on years of Federal service.
• IHS may credit newly appointed Federal employees for directly related prior non-Federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Potential eligibility for student loan repayment programs through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA; these programs have a separate competitive process and depend on hiring priorities and funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager