REGISTER NURSE - AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC

This synopsis/solicitation notice is a request for proposals for a Non-Personal Service Contract for a Contractor to provide practical nurse services for the Ambulatory Care Department, Four Corners Regional Health Center (FCRHC) located at HCR 6100, US Hwy 160 & Route 35 Red Mesa, Box 30, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514. Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS) throughout the duration of the contract period of performance. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Refer to the PWS and the Position Description for specific duties. There are 2 Register Nurse (s) to fill with contact. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is Unrestricted for a Non-Personal Service Contract per FAR 37.401(a) for RN services to be performed at the Four Corners Regional Health Center (FCRHC). The tasks to be performed are cited in the attached Performance Work Statements. The Period of Performance will be issued as Base plus Option Periods: Base Period: Date of Award through 8/31/2022 1st Option Period: 09/01/2022 through 02/28/2023 Shift: days 0800-1630 or 0900-1730, no weekends and off holidays The Government does not guarantee a specific shift to any individual(s), shift hours shall greatly depend on patient case load. The Government does not guarantee the contractor to work the full number of hours. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Type of Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required. As a Registered Nurse (RN) contractor shall provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to American Indian and Alaska Native beneficiaries. Duties include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes; providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems; and accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of competency standards. Our facility is seeking individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work, a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program, and the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team. Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications Requirements - Certification (BLS, PALS, ACLS) -- Current License/Registration Professional Nursing Skills: - Ability & knowledge to develop patient care plans - Ability & knowledge to learn the different types of equipment needed for patient care. Subfactor: Ability & knowledge of medications and adverse reactions. - Ability & knowledge to start an IV - Ability & knowledge to triage using 5 level triage algorithm Subfactor: Ability & knowledge to give children immunization - Ability & knowledge to work with Electronic Health Record - Ability & knowledge to float to other departments upon completion of a float competency skills checklist. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. Hourly Rate shall be an All-Inclusive Hourly Rate, Meaning travel, per diem, lodging/housing, transportation, meals, and applicable taxes (i.e. federal, state and local). 2. Past Performance: Provide experience of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years of operation. 3. Qualifications: Provide complete candidate Profile with valid phone number and email address (Curriculum vitae, updated resume, licensures / certifications, currently/valid contact information, Professional Nursing Skills and all relative documents for proposed candidate. Refer to PWS Section 5.0 & 6.0). 4. Availability of candidate(s). NOTE: Incomplete submission(s) of REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT be reviewed or considered including direct submission to the hospital unit managers. In addition, any profiles received before or after the RFQ dates WILL NOT be accepted. 5. Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) for each candidate also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value 6. Licensure: Must possess and maintain current State licensure while employed with Indian Health Service (IHS). 7. Submit the profile to verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov Phone 505-368-7031 or alternate Cornelius Tsipai at cornelius.tsipai@ihs.gov Phone 505/368-6087 Housing: Government housing maybe available. Travel to Northern Navajo Medical Center at Highway 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420 maybe required for indoctrination, training and other work related activities from time-to-time. Background Investigation: All qualified referred candidates will undergo Fingerprinting process. Fingerprint Card: FBI FD-258 (provided by the Federal Government): Fingerprinting MUST be cleared and approved prior to contact assignment. Contract assignment(s) are conditional on a cleared background check. OPM requires Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (e-QIP) for registered nursing services exceeding One Hundred Twenty (120) days. Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (e-QIP): Executive Orders 10450, 12968, and HSPD-12 require a background investigation as a condition of employment. This investigation will be processed utilizing the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) system. QUALIFICATION / EVALUATION: The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to any contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance and Qualifications. The Evaluation Factors and significant subfactors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates shall be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value. US Federal Government Holidays, Jan 01 - New Year's Day, Jan 15 - Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Feb 19 - Washington's Birthday, May 28 - Memorial Day, June 18 - Junethnth Independence Day, Jul 04 - Independence Day, Sep 03 - Labor Day, Oct 08 - Columbus Day, Nov 12 - Veterans Day, Nov 22 - Thanksgiving Day, Dec 25 - Christmas Day