Summary The purpose of the position is to supervise and provide nursing direction/care to the youth in treatment at the Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC), including providing clinical guidance to a team of employees providing inpatient adolescent substance use, behavioral health and co-occurring disorders care. Position reports to the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provides direct residential nursing services, including 1) screens patients and elicits patient history; 2) assesses needs and refers for care; 3) coordinates medications with pharmacy; 4) supervises medication administration for licensed and/or certified staff; 5) operates medical equipment; 6) records observations, assessment and intervention on patient's medical records; and 7) provides and assist in the provision of emergency treatment. Assists with the program planning for the nursing activities. Develops nursing policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement activities for nursing. Participates in meeting accreditation standards. Ensures medical/nursing documentation and activities for admission, during treatment, and discharge are completed, including coordinating medical/dental appointments. Provide delegation and oversight of nursing duties to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Psychiatric Technician, and Social Service Assistants on a rotating shift schedule. This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. 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 Must pass a pre-employment physical examination. 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. Adherence to the IHS Employee Immunization Policy, SGM 21-04, and the IHS Circular 2016-04 requiring Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations for staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities OR an exemption request will need to be submitted. Rotation Shift is required including Day, Evening, Nights, Weekend, and Holidays. 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/. Physical Requirements: Prolong walking, standing and sitting. Ability to attend outdoor recreational/cultural activities in extreme to cold/hot weather. High levels of stress may be experienced in relation to work with residents with substance use, behavioral health, and other co-occurring disorders. Emergency and/or crisis situations may require physical effort to restrain patient, and occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds. 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. 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, 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. 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: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level you must have either education or experience as described below. Experience - 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: Assess the medical history and conditions of patients, in providing nursing care, and in advising on health care needs, all with full consideration of mental, emotional, cultural, social and physical factors; determine an appropriate course of action based on assessment of patient's symptoms and behavior; administer medication based on the knowledge of expected therapeutic effects, side effects and drug incompatibilities; provide and assist in the provision of emergency treatment; and delegate nursing duties to team members. OR Education - Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. 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 **This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP) and Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-CA-12709916-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. Read the "This job is open to" section- it tells you who is eligible to apply to the job. NOTE: Applicants will only be considered for the hiring path(s) listed on the job announcement to which they apply.** 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 or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.