Assistant Supervisory Nurse (Specialty Clinic)

This position is located at the Pine Ridge Service Unit in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The Assistant Supervisory Nurse supports the leadership of Specialty Clinic nursing services and supervises assigned staff. Join our healthcare team to support clinic operations, staff development, and quality improvement while promoting safe, high-quality patient care across a diverse population. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Performs supervisory and personnel management responsibilities for specialty clinic staff, including planning and assigning work, establishing schedules and priorities, evaluating performance, counseling employees, addressing performance and conduct matters, approving leave, identifying training needs, and participating in recruitment and selection activities. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates specialty clinic operations, including staff and workload needs, patient flow, patient-centered medical home activities, equipment and resources, and coordination of services with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and other departments. Conducts quality and performance improvement activities by reviewing nursing care, patient care plans, chart audits, quality data, and other performance measures. Implements corrective actions and ensures compliance with professional nursing standards, patient safety requirements, infection control policies, agency policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. Provides professional nursing care and clinical guidance, including patient assessments, case management, medication administration, patient education, use of specialized equipment, coordination of care, and direct patient care coverage as needed. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. 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. Weekend, holiday, and shift work 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.