Nurse (Community Health)

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENTS General Schedule Qualification Standards - Nurse Series 0610 EDUCATION: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.

This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. DEGREE FROM FOREIGN NURSING SCHOOL: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

01LICENSURE

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify at this grade level: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

OR; Possession of a diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least (1) one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) performing the following duties: Conducting community health assessments, analyzing population health data and risk factors, and collaborating with community partners to identify priorities and develop public health interventions; Provide community nursing care, including administering prescribed medications and treatments, supporting rehabilitation, and evaluating patient responses; Deliver health education on maternal and child health, disease prevention, and chronic conditions to support healthy behaviors and patient self-management.

NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Conduct community outreach in homes, schools, clinics, and other settings to identify unmet health needs and connect individuals and families with available services. Monitor community health trends, investigate communicable diseases and other health hazards, and recommend actions to protect population health.

Assessing individual and family health needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and coordinating referrals and follow-up services in community settings. Provide health education and counseling to individuals, families, and community groups to promote disease prevention, chronic disease management, and informed health decisions. Evaluate nursing services and intervention outcomes, recommend improvements to standards of care, and prepare reports documenting community health activities.