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Nurse (Infection Control)
Indian Health Service · Posted 30 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Division of Nursing Services at the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU) Dulce, NM. The incumbent functions as a Patient Safety Manager, Infection Preventionist, and Employee Health RN at the Jicarilla Service Unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Evaluates, develops and implements the Employee Health and Infection Control program for the Service Unit.
- →Monitors service unit employees for specific required tests upon entry and annually as required by governing agencies.
- →Provides health screening and related services.
- →Identifies factors in the work environment that present a safety hazard to employee's health.
- →Formulates policies and procedures for employee health and infection control to meet regulatory agencies guidelines.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority.
- ✓Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
- ✓Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
- ✓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.
- ✓IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations.
- ✓The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain licensure requirements.
- ✓If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- ✓Background Investigation: This position requires successful completion of a federal background investigation, it is standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing, or a determination of unsuitability and forms should be returned within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓It is strongly encouraged to prioritize requirements and to maintain regular communication with the assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 994b0512-7b87-467f-8095-6788f72f36fa
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