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Job Title: Nurse Specialist Hiv Aids Job in GALLUP, NM Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Gallup, NM Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Nurse Specialist (HIV/AIDS) Department: Department Of Health And Human Services Agency: Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) Job Announcement Number: NAO-10-DHA-07-A Salary Range: 66,054.00 - 80,913.00 USD /yearBonus may be offered. Series & Grade: GS-0610-11/11 Promotion Potential: None Open Period: Friday, February 19, 2010 to Thursday, March 18, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Term position not to exceed 2 Years Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Gallup, NM Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals. Job Summary: READVERTISED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES.  APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY. The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.  The IHS provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health needs. This is a TERM appointment Not-to-Exceed 2 Years. The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment.  The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.  In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY – These vacancies are being filled through Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority (DHA).  The Direct Hire Authority has been authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Part 337, Subpart B, Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (5 CFR).  If filled utilizing DHA, the following is applicable:  all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.  The “rule of three”, Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the Direct Hire process.  Indian Preference does apply. Supervisory/Managerial position:  No. Relocation Expenses Paid: No. Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes.  If 'yes'  (See item # 7 in the How to Apply Tab) Is drug testing required?  No? Is government housing available? No. Key Requirements: U. S. Citizen Current active RN licensure required with application. Major Duties: The purpose of this position is to manage outpatient health care delivery to patients affected by HIV/AIDS.  This will also include managing patients who may temporarily be in an inpatient setting.  Provides direct nursing care for the HIV/AIDS Program in the clinic.  Conducts nurse field visits as indicated by the population needs.  Work will require traveling and/or driving a government vehicle.  Provides care, preventive services, and counseling including guidance in nutrition, exercise, wellness teaching, HIV transmission prevention, substance abuse prevention and self management education.  This specifically includes but is not limited to information regarding disease process, medications and side effects.  Promotes responsible behavior and implements plans to further enhance patient/family understanding of medical problems.  Performs other related duties as assigned by the Infectious Disease Specialist or immediate supervisor.Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  The following table shows the amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for this position: Candidates must have completed 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level to qualify for GS-11. Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.  To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience for Nurse Specialist: Work experience reflecting knowledge of professional nursing principles and procedures, and clinical experience necessary to provide specialized comprehensive nursing care and teaching; work experience and knowledge with both HIV/AIDS and associated complications and the therapeutic interventions for these conditions; interpreting laboratory data as it applies to patients with the targeted conditions. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT: All applicants must have an active current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth or Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.  Copy of your license must be provided with your application. LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:  Candidates must meet qualification requirements by the closing date. EDUCATION:  Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Graduate level education must have been in nursing with a concentration in a field of nursing (e.g., teaching, a clinical specialty, research, administration, etc.) or in a closely related non-nursing field directly applicable to the requirements of the position to be filled. Transcripts must be provided if you are substituting education for experience. Substitution of Education for Experience:  3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT: All applicants must have an active current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth or Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.  Copy of your license must be provided with your application.How You Will Be Evaluated: Evaluation will be made of experience, training, letters of commendation, awards and outside activities which are related to the position.  To receive full credit for your qualifications, provide a narrative statement which fully describes all aspects of your background that shows the level of accomplishments and degree of responsibility to the following: Knowledge of patient care principles, practices and processes. Knowledge of the nurisng regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to work independently and/or under pressure. Ability to investigate, analyze, interpret, and solve problems. Ability to organize and keep records, manuals and files. Ability to convey and obtain information orally and in writing. Skill in interpersonal relations. Ability to plan, organize work and set priorities.Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#lifeNew employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/j