Supervisory Nurse (OB/GYN)

This position is located at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center, Division of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics, Zuni, New Mexico. The position provides professional and administrative supervision to the obstetrical nursing staff and provides obstetrical nursing services. The incumbent reports to the Chief Nurse Executive. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Major duties: Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Serves as the nurse supervisor for the obstetrical nursing unit and performs obstetrical nursing services. Provides direct professional clinical nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients in an inpatient setting. Interviews patients and family members, reviews medical records and documents nursing assessment and actions Develops and implements individualized plan of care, Initiates and manages intravenous therapy, performs venipuncture and administers medications and prescribed therapeutic interventions. Recognizes and responds to emergency clinical situations. Operates specialized clinical equipment. Supervises and manages assigned obstetrical nursing personnel. Plans and assigns work schedules. Approves/deny leave request. Provides guidance and consultation to staff. Takes disciplinary action as warranted. Reviews and updates unit policy and procedure manuals. 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 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. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain nursing licensure requirements. If licensure are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Subject to callback for patient care and/or staffing emergencies. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. 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.