Certified Nursing Assistant

3 weeks ago

Crownpoint, New Mexico, United States Department Of Health And Human Services Full time
Nursing Assistant Job Description

This position is located in the Ambulatory Care Department under the Division of Nursing Services at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in Crownpoint, NM.

This position serves as support staff, responsible for the prioritizing of tasks as assigned under the supervision of a licensed professional nursing staff utilizing universal precautions and insuring a safe, clean and orderly environment conducive to the delivery of quality nursing care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides basic nursing care to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses, and/or injuries, under the direction of a registered nurse
  • Responsible for obtaining and recording patient information as assigned per unit policy
  • Responsible for accurate input into unit computer system
  • Assists in the arrangement of clinic appointments and discharge/transfer transportation
  • Assist patient in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in accordance to the units' checklist
  • Assists with collection and proper care of specimens
Requirements:
  • Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid performing duties such as:
  • Providing personal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care
  • Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
  • Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients

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.

May be assigned rotating shifts or on call back basis to provide continuity of nursing care.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Government housing is not available.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS.

Medical Documentation

  • If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance.

Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at:

CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Transcripts:

You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Navajo Area IHS Human Resources, NAVAO-.The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Address Crownpoint Healthcare Facility

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account.

You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package.

If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate.

HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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