Supervisory Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Direct Hire) at Wadsworth

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!  At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.  Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

READVERTISEMENT 4 - This position is being readvertised to solicit additional applications.  If you previously applied you do not need to re-apply unless you are updating your contact information and/or application documents.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interiors 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. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements delegated Direct Hire Authority (DHA).  Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, active USPHS Commissioned Corps, Veteran Preference, and Indian Preference applicants.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Nevada Skies Youth Wellness Center in Wadsworth, NV (approximately 30 miles east of Reno, NV).

POSITION DETAILS: 

Salary Range:

GS-09, $55,413 - $67,878 per annum

GS-11, $67,047 - $82,131 per annum

GS-12, $78,355 - $96,436 per annum

Travel Required: No

Supervisory/Managerial Position: Yes, may serve 1 year supervisory probationary period.

Relocation Expenses Paid? No, travel expenses WILL NOT be paid; however a bonus may be offered.

Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes, must complete a PL101 Form (see Required Documents section) 

Is drug testing required? No

Is government housing available? No

Is this a bargaining unit position? No

Alternative work schedule, call back, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• 1 year probationary period for initial appointment to competitive service
• Professional nursing education & license required (see Qualifications)

DUTIES:Back to top

Serve as the Supervisory Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for an adolescent residential treatment center:

• Supervise a staff of Psychiatric Clinical Nurses and Psychiatric Practical Nurses.
• Plan, direct, or coordinate nursing services for a residential treatment center, contributing to the program planing and implementation of substance abuse and mental health services for Native American youth.
• Provide diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic nursing care as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provide mental health service such as crisis evaluations, psychiatric medication management, arrange admissions or transfers of clients to psychiatric hospitals or other facilities.
• Determine if adolescent clients meet medical requirements for admission.  Serve as an independent provider on site.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All Nurse Practitioner applicants must meet all of the BASIC REQUIREMENTS listed below:

Education - Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed.  Masters Degree from a Nurse Practitioner program or other nursing field is highly desirable; AND

Licensure - Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; AND

Certification - Certification by the appropriate certifying body as a Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, etc.) as prescribed by the IHS Licensure Policy.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must meet the following experience requirement in order to be considered at the GS-09 level and above:

GS-09: Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements qualify for positions at this grade level:

• Completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing or 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education with a concentration in a field of nursing (e.g., teaching, a clinical specialty, research, administration, etc.); OR
• 1 full year of work experience as a certified nurse practitioner equivalent to the GS-07 level providing professional nursing services in a health care setting; OR
• A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.

GS-11: Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements qualify for positions at this grade level:

• Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a concentration in a field of nursing (e.g. teaching, a clinical specialty, research, administration, etc.); OR
• 1 full year of work experience as a certified nursing practitioner equivalent to the GS-09 level providing professional nursing care to patients in an assigned area in accordance with established polices and procedures; OR
• A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.

GS-12: 1 full year of work experience as a certified nurse practitioner equivalent to the GS-11 level serving as primary and/or specialized care provider, providing a blend of nursing and psychiatric care services to patients and families.  Work with an interdisciplinary treatment team that provided a therapy-oriented program for patients with mental health and/or substance abuse needs.  Leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience directing a nursing team, unit, or department ensuring the operation runs effectively and follows accreditation guidelines (i.e., The Joint Commission).

Veterans Preference

When applying for Federal jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference by submitting the appropriate documentation listed under the Required Documents section.  For more information on Veterans Preference please visit: http://www.fedhirevets.gov

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements delegated Direct Hire Authority. The following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Veterans preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this vacancy.  Indian Preference does apply.

For I/CTAP purposes, you will be deemed well-qualified if you are placed in at least the well-qualified category.

Country: USA, State: Nevada, City: Wadsworth, Company: Indian Health Service.