Indian Health Service - Pine Ridge, SD
posted 4 days ago
About the position
This position is for a nursing role within the Federal service, specifically located in Red Lake, MN. To qualify, candidates must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position. This includes both paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work through National Service programs like the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Candidates will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time work. It is essential to clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held, along with the total number of hours worked per week. The basic requirements for this position include having a graduate or higher-level degree, a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, or a diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. This education must be accredited by recognized bodies such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. For those who graduated from foreign nursing schools, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required. Advanced Practice Nurse positions require a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the relevant specialty area. Licensure is also a critical requirement. All applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a recognized jurisdiction. For Advanced Practice Nurse positions, additional licensing in the clinical specialty required by the position is necessary. Candidates must also meet minimum qualifications, including at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, which involves program development, leading integrated teams, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Requirements
- A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
- Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
- For Advanced Practice Nurse positions, a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty is required.
- Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a recognized jurisdiction.
- For Advanced Practice Nurse positions, must be licensed or registered in the clinical specialty required by the position.
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service is required.
