Description
The Indian Health Service is seeking a contractor to provide four outpatient nursing assistants to provide non-personal health care services at the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, New Mexico. The contract will be for a base year with four one-year option periods. The contractor will be responsible for providing nursing assistant services, including clerical and administrative support, patient intake, and vital signs. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, local, tribal, and IHS laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• The contractor must provide four nursing assistants with current certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• The contractor must maintain medical liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
• The contractor must comply with the Indian Health Service's quality assurance program.
• The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and personnel to perform the services.
• The contractor must adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to patient privacy and confidentiality.
• The contractor must provide a staffing plan, including proposed coverage schedule, availability, and continuity of personnel.
• The contractor must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness in serving underserved populations.
• The contractor must have experience serving in rural or remote healthcare settings.
• The contractor must have a proven track record of successful performance in similar contracts.