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Incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the life span in the ambulatory care setting.  Performs patient assessment through collection and analysis of data to determine initial heath care need, which may include pre – and post-screening medical charts.  Provides health care and treatment to improve patient’s health status, ensuring the patient understands the risks and benefits of the treatment/care plan.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Open to All Qualified U.S. Citizens.  This position is also being announced under SWR-08-0222 for those who want to be considered under the Merit Promotion Plan/Excepted Service Examining Plan.  If you wish to be considered under all hiring plans you must submit an application packet to both vacancy announcements.

Major Duties

Incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the life span in the ambulatory care setting.  Performs patient assessment through collection and analysis of data to determine initial heath care need, which may include pre – and post-screening medical charts.  Provides health care and treatment to improve patient’s health status, ensuring the patient understands the risks and benefits of the treatment/care plan.  As part of the health care team, incumbent is familiar with the defined process criteria for referral, transfer, and discharge of the patient to appropriate care services (Continuum of Care).  Participates on performance improvement teams and other committees as assigned, and participates in surveillance, prevention, and control of infection.   Monitors work processes for quality and quantity and makes recommendations for necessary corrective action.  Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants must submit one of the following:

(1)     OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or

(2)     Resume; or

(3)     Any other written application.

To:   Tucson Area Indian Health Service

Attention:  SW Region Human Resources Office

7900 South J Stock Road

Tucson, AZ  85746 

For additional information or to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement or forms, you may:

(1)     call the Human Resources office at  520- 295-2434 or

(2)     visit the OPM website at www.jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/  or the IHS website at www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/Jobs_index.asp

SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION PACKET: 

1.        If claiming Indian Preference, Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment.  (Current Tucson Area IHS employees may state on their application that proof of Indian Preference is on file in their Official Personnel File).

2.        Narrative statements with specific responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and/or Selective Placement Factor identified for this position.  One page per KSA.

3.        Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment; MANDATORY for all positions.

4.        Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment - IHS-Child Care & Indian Child Care Worker Positions– MANDATORY for positions that require regular contact or control over children.  

5.        If Veteran preference eligible – Submit evidence of eligibility, i.e., DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the proof requested on the form.

6.        If current or former Federal employee - SF-50B, Notification of Personnel Action.

7.        If PHS Commissioned Corps applicant - Copy of Personnel Order.

8.        Copies of current/active license or certification.

9.        Original College transcript(s).

10.     Copy of most current performance evaluation.

INFORMATION NEEDED ON APPLICATION/RESUME

1.        Announcement number and title and grade(s) of the job you are applying for; full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening telephone numbers; Social Security Number; Country of citizenship.

2.        Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held).

3.        High School – Name, city, state (zip code, if known), date of diploma or GED.

4.        Colleges or universities – Name, city, state (zip code, if known), majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours).   Attach transcript(s).

5.        Residency training - Indicate specialty; name and location of hospital, name of program director, dates attended (month/year), date certificate received (if applicable).

6.        Certification by a Specialty Board – Indicate if you are eligible for certification by an American Specialty Board or if you are board certified.  Indicate name of specialty board and date (month/year) of certification or eligibility (if applicable).   Attach certification.

7.        Work Experience (paid and unpaid) – Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month/year), hours per week, salary and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

8.        Job-related training courses (title and year), honors, awards and special accomplishments, (i.e., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies), leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards.

9.        Job-related skills, for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed.

Other Information: 

Applications, resumes or other written application format must contain all of the information listed above in sufficient detail to enable the Human Resources Office to make a determination that you have the required qualifications for the position.  If your application, resume or other written application format does not contain all the information and forms requested in the announcement, you may lose consideration for this job.  

APPLICATIONS WITH REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.  ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.  TELEFAXED/EMAILED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED; THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SOLICITED FROM APPLICANTS.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian Preference candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, United States Code, Sections 472 and 473). 

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required for an appointment to the Indian Health Service.  The Director, IHS may grant an exception to this policy for appointments to excepted positions, provided that the current appropriations act permits IHS to pay citizens from the country where the applicant is from. 

Additional selections may be made within 90 days from the date a Candidate Referral Roster is issued, if the position becomes vacant or to fill an identical additional position. 

If position is advertised at multiple grade levels, it can be filled at a lower grade than the full performance level.  Advancement to the next grade without further competition is possible, once all legal and regulatory requirements are met, however, such advancement is neither automatic nor guaranteed. 

The Tucson Area Indian Health Service provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Management Branch at (520) 295-2435.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. 

The Department of Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer.  The Department does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. 

Contact Information:
Southwest Region Human Resources Office

Phone: 520-295-2434

Email: melissa.scott@ihs.gov


Or write:
Department Of Health And Human Services
7900 South J Stock Road
Tucson, AZ 85746

US


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.