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artment that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American Indian Candidates or Alaska Natives in accordance with the INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT, TITLE 25, US CODE, SECTION 472 & 473.  In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NOTE: Multiple appointment types with various work schedules may be filled from this announcement during the term of the open period.KEY REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree, or higher graduate degree, in NursingNursing LicenseAdditional Duty Location Info:few vacancies - Throughout ArizonaDIRECT HIRE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTThese positions are being filled through Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority (

eration.  Once your application is received it will be printed for the recruit file and then deleted. AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Stephen Navarro Phone: 602-364-5219 Fax: 602-364-5358 Email: swr.paihsjob@ihs.gov Agency Information:Phoenix Area Indian Health Service Two Renaissance Square 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 510 Phoenix, AZ 85004 US Fax: 602-364-5358WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:This is a DIRECT HIRE announcement.  Multiple position types may be filled from this announcement during the term of the open period.  Qualified applicants will be referred at the request of the selecting official upon a vacancy.  Those candidates who have complete application packets on file as of each request date will receive full consideration for the vacant position.  Your name will be referred to those sites that match your job preferences.Your application will remain active for three months after date of receipt by this office.  It will be removed from consideration after the three months have lapsed a

er annumGS-11, $67,047 - $82,131 per annumGS-12, $76,346 - $94,427 per annumAppointment Types(s): Positions to be filled as permanent, term (maximum 4 years), or temporary appointments.  Positions to be filled as vacancies occur.Work Schedule(s):  Multiple schedules may be filled, you are encouraged to identify the schedules you are willing to accept.  Eligible schedules include: full-time, part-time, rotational, or intermittent schedule.Relocation Expenses:  Travel may be paid in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.Housing:  Government quarters or tribal housing is available at certain locations, depending on occupancy; otherwise private housing only.Promotion Potential:  Promotion potential will vary by position.  If the position is filled at a lower grade, an incumbent may be promoted to the full performance grade level once all legal and regulatory requirements are met; however, such promotion is neither automatic nor guaranteed.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Basic Requ

institution accredited in the U.S. for such training.LICENSURE:   For positions involving patient care, candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Applications will be accepted from physicians who are not currently licensed; however, if selected for appointment, they must (a) obtain a license before entering on duty, or (b) meet the following provision: Appointments Pending Meeting Licensure Requirement: Individual circumstances may warrant appointments pending meeting the licensure requirement (e.g., when a candidate has a temporary license to practice until the next regular session of the licensing board). Persons appointed pending licensure may not be retained beyond 1 year of appointment if they do not obtain the license.Additional Requirements for Grades GS-13 and Above: GENERAL PRACTICE POSITIONS:GS-13 -- 3 years of graduate tr

Americans who completed pre medical education in the United States and graduate in a foreign country).EDUCATION: Foreign Education:  If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.  For further information, click on http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.GRADUATE TRAINING: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine; OR, Doctor of Osteopathy Degree, a candidate MUST have had at least one (1) year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (i.e. a 1 year internship or the first year of residency program in an institution accredited for such training).  For purpose of this standard g

information, click on http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.GRADUATE TRAINING: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine; OR, Doctor of Osteopathy Degree, a candidate MUST have had at least one (1) year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (i.e. a 1 year internship or the first year of residency program in an institution accredited for such training).  For purpose of this standard graduate training programs include only those internships residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accredited bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practices in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g. internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology and pediatrics).  Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship traini

ms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office, Melissa Stanley, (928)697-4236, MELISSA.STANLEY@IHS.GOV.  "The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis."REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:You must provide the required documents listed below during the online application process either through the document upload process or fax using instructions outlined in Section B above. If any of the following are missing when the announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:___Resume -You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required informa

he specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA) or AOA. ·A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or other institution accredited in the United States for such training. 3) Licensure: For positions involved with direct patient care, candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Applications will be accepted from physicians who are not currently licensed; however, if selected for a Federal appointment, they must (a) obtain a license before entering on duty, or (b) meet the following provisions: ·Appointments Pending Meeting Licensure Requirement: Individual circumstances may warrant appointments pending meeting the licensure requirement (e.g., when a candidate has a temporary license to practice un

n Packages you may already have created. If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process Online QuestionnaireNote: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety. Option B:  FaxIf it is not possible for you to use Application Manager (you have a disability or do not have access to the internet), you can apply for this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method. Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to

top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below. Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number 456928 Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application. You may submit multiple do

fingerprint check.  Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire.  You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints.  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.OTHER INFORMATION:Reasonable AccommodationQualified disabled applicants (Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and disabled veterans with 30% or more disability are encouraged to apply.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would impose undue hardship on the Indian Healt

r the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.  Basis for Rating for definition of 'well-qualified' is a numerical rating of 85, determined from your responses to the KSAs (see 'How You Will be Evaluated' section on the 'Qualifications' tab).Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.  This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.IHS is a Smoke-free facility.HOW TO APPLY:We will hire at any of the grades and locations shown in this announcement. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s)/salary and location for which you wish to be considered in a cover letter.  If not indicated, we will only consider you at

of qualified individualsJOB 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.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 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. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.WHO MAY APPLYExcepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)  Merit Promotion P

y optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission. Follow these steps:Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline. View Occupational Questionnaire.  Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.You may submit the OPM Form 1203-FX (hard copy questionnaire), résumé, and/or any supporting documents by fax.If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- an

s acquired in professional medical practice are equivalent to those acquired during the same period of time in a graduate training program.- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.- Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment with the Federal Government.  You may register or check the status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service Website at: http://www.sss.gov/- Qualified applicants will be referred at the request of the selecting official upon a vacancy.   Those candidates who have complete application packets on file as of each request date will receive full consideration for the vacant position.   Your name will be referred to those sites that match your job preferences.- You must meet qualification requirements, licensure requirements, proof of residency training, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements at the tim

$71,713.00 /yearOPEN PERIOD:Friday, March 25, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011SERIES & GRADE:GS-0610-09/10POSITION INFORMATION:Full Time Career/Career ConditionalPROMOTION POTENTIAL:10DUTY LOCATIONS:Few vacancies - Shiprock, NMWHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:United States CitizensJOB 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.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 Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance

n of the BIA form 4432 (expiration date of 8/31/2011) to be considered under the Indian Preference law. NOTE: If claiming preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the current Form BIA - 4432 (expiration date 8/31/2011), "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless the current form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA official of tribal enrollment records, documentation of lineal descent, state or academic records that document you possess one-half degree Indian blood from a tribe indigenous to the United States, as well as official records that establish your degree of Indian blood, such as census records. The applicant must also complete the family history chart if necessary. (See the form for detailed instructions for the completion of the BIA-4432). Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Fo

full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a master’s or equivalent.OR 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level.Example of Specialized Experience:  Work experience reflecting a knowledge of current nursing principles, practices procedures, standards of care required to provide nursing care.Work experience reflecting a knowledge of hospital policy and procedures relating to patient care. Work experience managing patient care in varying medical situation under a medical/surgical unit.Indian Preference applicants will be rated in accordance with the Indian Health Service Excepted Service Qualification (Preston) Standards.  Time-In-Grade requirements, if applicable, will not apply to Excepted Service Examining Plan applicants. You must meet all of the BASIC REQUIREMENTS listed below:1.Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accredited agency at the time the program was completed2.An

or similar positions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be reannounced. Candidates must meet time-after-competitive appointment, time-in-grade (if applicable), qualification requirements, licensure requirements , performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Promotion Potential: This position has promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management’s discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current

sound reasoning to arrive at a plan of care.Diagnostic Tasks: Provides diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic health services to patients and families.Information Management: Identifies the need for and knows where or how to gather patient information; organizes and maintains information in a centralized record keeping system.Interpersonal Skills: Show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Decision Making:   Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.If fou