Full Time/Part Time- Anesthesiologist - Shiprock, NM, United States - Department Of Health And Human Services

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The incumbent serves as an Independent Licensed Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, who develops the anesthetic treatment plan, performs pre-op evaluations, selects anesthetics to be used, considering such factors as patient's conditions and operations to be performed, and assesses and documents patient's recovery from anesthesia.

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Remote job
Telework eligible
Travel Required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

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• Full-time -
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Security clearance
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)

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The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.

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Serves as an Independent Licensed Nurse Anesthetist determining and providing treatment plans and services for patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical operations.

• Manages and directs the Department including strategic planning, policy formulation, budget management, human resource management, performance improvement, quality management, information management, equipment and supplies management, and planning and management of specialty clinics.
• Two (2) Physician (Anesthesiology), GS-602-15; Coordinates and integrates services with Health Promotion/Disease Prevention to assure community outreach.
• Promotes training needs of all direct care staff within the Department to ensure staff development and competency.
• Coordinates educational programs, which include training of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists from affiliated accredited programs, staff in-service training, in-service programs for physicians, nurses, other direct care staff, other government agencies, and the community at large, and presentations/courses to accredited university programs.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the NAIHS Department of Anesthesiology chiefs via conference calls and scheduled meetings on standardizing policies and procedures, planning and implementing Area wide performance improvement monitors, on The Joint Commission (TJC) preparation, and other professional issues.
• Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in Anesthesia care through continuing education, staff meetings and workshops.
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Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This is a designated position covered by Public Law , requiring contact or control over Indian children. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

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.

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; Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community; You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

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 (external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School:

Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Advanced Practice Nurse Positions:

For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.

Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position.

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.

Experience:

The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: experience planning work, setting schedules, and communicating program needs.

supervision of multidisciplinary staff (including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, anesthesia students, or Certified Nurse Midwife) and providing clinical duties.
Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision, as listed under the appropriate category below:

• Ability to motivate, train and work effectively with subordinates who have a variety of background and training.
• Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected with set limits of cost and time.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work.
• Ability to understand and further manage goals as these affect day-to-day work operations.
• Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
Per IHS policy (SGM IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required.

Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.

This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling.

These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.
This position is NOT covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. Government housing may be available.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans' Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.

Planning and Evaluating

• All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 12/31/2024, to be considered.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Required Documents

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties.

supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:

Indian Preference Applicants:

If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records.

When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below:

Transcripts:

You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application.

The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 15 days after the JOA open date.

Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

• Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
• Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
• Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.

Shiprock Service Unit
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account.

You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package.

If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate.

HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

~ ~ ~ Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
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Required Documents

If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties.

supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:

Indian Preference Applicants:

If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records.

When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below:

Transcripts:

You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application.

The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 15 days after the JOA open date.

Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

• Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
• Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
• Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.

Shiprock Service Unit
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account.

You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package.

If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate.

HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

~ ~ ~ Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
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Accepting applications

• Remote job

Telework eligible
Travel Required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

• Permanent -
• Full-time -
• Security clearance

Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
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