Supervisory Nurse (Inpatient)

Job Description

Department of Health and Human Services

Indian Health Service

Public Health Service

Summary:

The Supervisory Nurse (Inpatient) oversees inpatient care operations at the PHS Hospital in Red Lake, MN. The facility provides 24/7 ambulatory and emergency services (ER Class II), as well as inpatient services including medical, post-surgical, prenatal, postpartum, newborn, and pediatric care. This position reports to the Director of Nursing or designee and plays a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality patient care, staff supervision, and adherence to clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise inpatient care staff, including RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants, CSR technicians, and clerical staff.
• Manage onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and staff counseling.
• Develop and maintain biweekly schedules, assign shifts based on skill levels, and adjust staffing to meet patient care demands.
• Monitor and improve care delivery, ensuring adherence to policies, infection control practices, and safety standards.
• Maintain and update inpatient care manuals, infection control policies, and sterilization procedures.
• Oversee inventory standards, ordering, and stocking of clinical supplies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program. Foreign nursing graduates must have CGFNS certification.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or territory.
• Experience (GS-11 level): At least 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9; or a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field.

Professional competencies include:

• Advanced clinical nursing knowledge and skills.
• Strong administrative, supervisory, and training capabilities.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. citizenship and successful background investigation.
• Compliance with immunization requirements (e.g., MMR, COVID-19, flu).
• Subject to supervisory probationary period.
• May include on-call or standby duty.
• Must register for Selective Service if male and born after 12/31/1959.

Preferred Applicants:

• Native Americans or Alaskan Natives (Indian Preference per P.L. 93-638).
• Veterans, individuals with disabilities, current federal employees, and those eligible under special hiring authorities (e.g., CTAP/ICTAP, Schedule A).

Additional Information:

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Position eligible for federal student loan repayment programs (IHS, NHSC, HRSA).
• Open Until Filled — Applications reviewed weekly (Tuesdays) until the position is filled.

Apply Today:
Ensure your resume includes detailed employment dates, job duties, hours worked, and supervisor contact info. Submit all required documents (transcripts, license, BIA-4432 if claiming Indian Preference, etc.) via USAJOBS.

For full announcement details and to apply, search for vacancy ID: IHS-24-BJ-12257368-MP on USAJOBS.gov.