Nurse (Clinical Applications Coordinator)

Summary

This position is located at the Chinle Service Unit, Tsaile Health Center, Nursing Services, Tsaile, Arizona. Incumbent improves patient care through the use of automation tools such as the computerization of clinical information to improve the standard of direct patient care. Incumbent reports to Supervisory Nurse. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Coordinates, implements, evaluates, and supports clinical software applications, including IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) applications, to improve patient care and clinical operations. Customizes and integrates clinical applications and site parameters, coordinating new software implementation and resolving integration issues across service lines and clinical software packages. Develops, coordinates, and provides clinical application training and ongoing support to end users, emphasizing accurate, secure, and effective use of EHR and other clinical information systems. Collaborates with Nursing Informatics, IRM, application coordinators, programmers, and clinical departments to test and refine software, troubleshoot problems, request enhancements, and maintain integrated clinical system operations. Performs comprehensive professional nursing duties for patients of all ages, including assessment, triage, emergency treatment, medication administration, documentation, and operation of specialized medical equipment. THIS POSITION IS BEING READVERTISED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY NEED NOT REAPPLY UNLESS SUBMITTING UPDATED AND/OR MISSING INFORMATION.

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(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- 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: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Coordinating and supporting clinical software applications and electronic health information systems, such as Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) applications; assisting clinical staff with the use, customization, integration, and troubleshooting of clinical applications; providing training and technical support to end users on clinical software and documentation processes; analyzing clinical information workflows, identifying system deficiencies or errors, and coordinating with clinical, informatics, information technology, or application support staff to resolve problems and improve system functionality; and applying professional nursing knowledge in the assessment, treatment, documentation, and delivery of patient care. Or Completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.