Nurse (Risk Manager)-DHA at Indian Health Service Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Gallup, NM (Job ID 3829355-2024-08-17)

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Summary This position is located with the Division of Quality Management, Risk Management Branch at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. The primary responsibilities include maintaining Joint Commission readiness, risk management, and organizational compliance of regulatory conventions. Responsibilities 8/5/2024: This position is being re-announced to solicit additional candidates. Applicants who previously applied to this announcement need not re-apply unless submitting updated information and/or missing forms. This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP)/Merit Promotion (MP) Plan procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GA-12447369-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered for ESEP/MP. The risk management practices include coordination of all aspects of hospital loss prevention and liability control, risk identification, remedial action, documentation, education and related issues at Gallup Service Unit. Ensures the collections and analysis of data to monitor the performance of processes that involve risk or that may result in serious adverse events ( e. g., preventative screening, diagnostic testing, medication use processes, and prenatal care). Analyzes data collected on adverse events, near misses, and potentially unsafe condition; providing feedback to providers and staff, and using this data to facilitate systems improvements to reduce the probability of occurrence of future related events. Root-cause analysis and systems analysis can be used to identify causes and contributing factors in the occurrence of such events. Investigates potential compensatory events from collected information and provides specific recommendations to the Risk Management Supervisor for evaluation and need for further escalation of the information to Executive Leadership. Responds to crisis situations that have risk management implications to assist staff. Answers medical-legal inquires of physicians, nurses, and administers regarding emergent patient care issues and loss control. Responds to crisis situations that have risk management implications to assist staff. Answers medical-legal inquires of physicians, nurses, and administers regarding emergent patient care issues and loss control. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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 any licensure requirements. If licensure 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 call backs may be required for emergency situations. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit 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. 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: GS-11: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field -OR- 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: Responsible for coordinating patient safety protocols and providing education to the staff about new procedures. Perform regular assessments of patient safety and the efficiency of the staff. Conduct risk-management trainin

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