Nurse (HIV/AIDS) – DHA

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. 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 , Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. 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. Experience: The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-09 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing educational program. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Providing direct nursing care to the HIV/AIDS and STI patient population. Conduct field visits to rural areas as needed for high-risk patients. Community Outreach for education regarding HIV/STI prevention. Following up and locating those patients with HIV/STIs. Knowledge of the disease process, complications, and treatment options associated with each diagnosis. Knowledge of the medications used in treatment, their side effects, and the combinations used for treatment. Knowledge of the different labs drawn prior to treatments, different collection of specimens-blood, rectal swabs, throat swabs and anal paps. Knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse. Empathetic, compassionate, understanding with patients newly diagnosed with positive results. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is located in the Division of Nursing Services, Branch of Internal Medicine Clinic at the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC), Gallup, NM. The Nurse (HIV/AIDS) is responsible for outpatient health care delivery to patients affected by Human Immunodeficiency (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This will also include managing patients who may temporarily be in an inpatient setting.