Supervisory Nurse (Infection Prevention and Control)

Department Of Health And Human Services

Phoenix, AZ, US

$115.1K-$149.6K a year

Permanent

Full-time

Part-time

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Summary

This position serves as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at the Phoenix Service Unit. The incumbent serves in a supervisory / management capacity overseeing the IPC Program including surveillance to analyze the organization's system of providing care, treatment, and services.

This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

04 / 29 / 2024 to 05 / 27 / 2024

Salary

$115,076 - $149,603 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 13

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Phoenix, AZ

Remote job

Telework eligible
Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

0610 Nurse

Supervisory status
Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

IHS-24-PI-12363404-DH

Control number

782951500

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This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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.

The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Duties

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and / or missing information.

The incumbent serves as the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program Director, a recognized technical authority, responsible for implementing, coordinating and administering medical and dental IPC activities across the PIMC multidisciplinary campus involving clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
Researches, analyzes, adapts, and applies related scientific research to IPC services and management throughout PIMC in clinical and non-clinical areas including such areas as pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, family practice, internal medicine, surgery, ambulatory care services, emergency medicine, construction, facilities, and supply chain logistics.
Collaborates with public health epidemiologists on projects and communicable disease outbreak investigations aimed at identifying risk factors for infections and preventive measures to reduce such illnesses in local populations.
Serves as the supervisor to plan, coordinate, direct, and improve the work to be accomplished by IPC specialists, in the grades of GS10 to GS12, to accomplish objectives of the PSU IPC program, including performance goals and priorities, and the scope, resources, and schedules for completion of work.
Assists each IPC specialist with their professional development including attaining or maintaining certification and professional association with IPC professional bodies.

Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to each IPC specialist for assigned tasks and administrative matters.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must pass pre-employment examination.

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.

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.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.

If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

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 / .

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. 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S) :

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 (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.

S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

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.

Licensure : For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (external link).

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.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.

If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

Licensure : 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.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 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 : Developing policies and procedures for infection control to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.

Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices and procedure to adequately apply infection control practice to nursing and clinical programs.

Knowledge of Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center of Disease Control and Occupational Safety Health Association's policies and guidelines.

Ability to analyze data, conduct rounds and initiate the appropriate action with the findings. Skill in research methodology including design, data collection, and analysis required for interpreting current research articles and reports.

Experience with conducting educational training on infection prevention in a large group setting. Skill with providing oversight, direction and coordination of projects and investigations related to infection control services.

Basic Requirements for the GS-13 (or equivalent) Grade Level

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.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR : Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration.

Must possess a current certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.

CBIC). (Must attach copy of certification to application.)

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website : https : / / www.ed.gov / accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit https : / / sites.ed.gov / international / recognition-of-foreign-qualifications / .

Additional information

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

Recruitment and / or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement.

Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive.

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.

This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds.

For additional information please visit :

For IHS - http : / / www.ihs.gov / loanrepayment /

For NHSC - https : / / nhsc.hrsa.gov / loanrepayment /

For HRSA Nurse Corps - https : / / bhw.hrsa.gov / loansscholarships / nursecorps

This position has no promotion potential.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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. Clearance of CTAP / ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across 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.

Click here to view vacancy questions : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12363404. All documents above MUST be received by 11 : 59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 05 / 27 / 2024, to be considered.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. 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.

Resume : You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.

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.

Include name and address of employer; 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.

For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link : https : / / www.bia.gov / sites / default / files / dup / assets / public / raca / online forms / pdf / 1076-0160 INDIAN-PREF Expires-10.

31.24 508.pdf. 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 : http : / / www.

opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / workforce-restructuring / employee-guide-to-career-transition / ctap guideline.pdf.

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

You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

Licensure, Certifications : Applicants should list their license / certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable.

Certification of licensure / certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11 : 59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date : 05 / 27 / 2024

How to Apply

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.
Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly. .
Complete the assessment questions.
Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.

For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here : http : / / www.ihs.gov / jobs / index.

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Agency contact information

Chelsea Banteah

[email protected]

Address

Phoenix Service Unit

1616 E Indian School Rd Suite 360

Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.

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.

You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.

We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and / or background check, and / or verification of your education.

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.

HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission : 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

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
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