3. PWS.pdf

This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for non-personal nursing services to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) mission, specifically for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service. The contract requires Registered Nurses (RN) to provide outpatient and inpatient nursing services at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities within the Navajo Area, including the Northern Navajo Medical Center.

The PWS outlines key requirements including: a 6-month base period with one 6-month option period; nurses must have 36 months of nursing experience with minimum 2 years in the required specialty; current unrestricted nursing license; various certifications including BLS, PALS, NLS, ATCN/TNCC, and ACLS as appropriate; compliance with IHS IT systems and security policies; and professional liability insurance of $1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate. Key performance metrics cover patient care, compliance, cultural sensitivity, documentation, and professionalism. The contractor must demonstrate cultural awareness and respect for American Indian and Alaska Native practices. The services will support facilities serving approximately 201,583 Navajo Nation members across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, with specific coverage for emergency medicine departments handling 80,000 patients and 1.1 million ambulatory care visits annually.