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Supervisory Nurse

Indian Health Service

Department of Health and Human Services

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$118,203 - $153,665

per year

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of nurses and clinical staff in a healthcare facility, overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and managing resources to meet health standards.

It requires supervising staff, planning programs, and handling budgets while complying with regulations.

A good fit would be an experienced registered nurse with leadership skills who enjoys guiding teams in a community health setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited nursing program (or equivalent foreign certification)
  • Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license from a U.S. state or territory
  • Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
  • At least one year of specialized nursing experience at GS-8 level or equivalent, including patient care assessment, planning, and evaluation in a hospital setting
  • Supervisory experience directing nursing or clinical staff, including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions
  • Knowledge of accreditation standards, federal regulations, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation for healthcare programs

Full Job Description

Provides nursing leadership & program oversight within a healthcare facility.

Directs operations, supervises multidisciplinary nursing staff, & ensures compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, & policies.

Leads strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, workforce development, & resource management to promote safe, high-quality, patient-centered care & positive population health outcomes.

USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 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.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) 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(external link).

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.

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-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

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 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples Include: Assessment plan, implement, direct and evaluate the care of patients in a hospital facility setting; implement accreditation requirements; supervise subordinate staff; prepare work performance plans, schedules and evaluate work performance of subordinate staff; as a supervisor initiate and submit required information to fill vacancy position, promote subordinate staff, give advice, counsel or instruction to subordinate staff on administrative matters, hear and resolve complaints form staff, effect disciplinary measures when needed.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration. Major Duties:

Provides senior-level supervision and direction to nursing and clinical staff. Plans, implements, and evaluates clinical programs and services.

Oversees daily operations to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Ensures compliance with federal regulations, accreditation standards, and HHS policies.

Develops and monitors budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation. Leads quality improvement, patient safety, and performance management initiatives.

Conducts staff recruitment, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.

Develops policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice. Analyzes data and prepares reports to support leadership decision-making.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IHS-26-HQ-12898963-DHA