PWS.pdf

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) is for a Non-Personal Service Contract for Nursing Services supporting the Indian Health Service (IHS) in the Navajo Area. The contract will provide Registered Nurses (RN) for outpatient and inpatient nursing services at healthcare facilities within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, specifically covering the Northern Navajo Medical Center and other health centers. The nursing positions aim to address a nationwide shortage of nurses in remote rural areas served by the Indian Health Service.

Key requirements include nurses having a minimum of 36 months of nursing experience, current unrestricted nursing licenses, Basic Life Support certification, and specific additional certifications depending on the nursing department (such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support for pediatric roles). Nurses must complete mandatory orientations, undergo background checks, provide immunization documentation, and adhere to cultural sensitivity standards. The contract period is flexible, ranging from short-term (13 weeks) to potentially longer-term (1-3 years) based on funding availability and service needs. Performance will be evaluated using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that assesses patient care, compliance, cultural sensitivity, documentation, and professionalism.