Nursing Assistant, GS-621-4 (RC2642)(ESEP/MP)
Location: Rapid City South Dakota
Description: Department Of Health And Human Services is currently interviewing Nursing Assistant, GS-621-4 (RC2642)(ESEP/MP) right now, this position will be placed in South Dakota. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At HHS you can give back to your co! mmunity, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Regional Aberdeen Area, PHS Indian Health Hospital, Nursing Department, I! npatient/Emergency Room, Rapid City, SD United States 1 vacanc! y
POSITION DETAILS: 1 Permanent position to be filled
Salary range: $27,990.00 - $36,384.00 ( Annually )
Promotion potential: None
Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: Yes, occasional travel may be required.
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: No Travel Expenses -Not Paid: travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the employee.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See item # 2 in the How to Apply Tab)
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No
Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes
Alternative work schedule, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes
Who may apply section
Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)
Merit Promotion Plan Candi! dates (MPP)
Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)
- visit jobs@ihs.gov for more information on Who May Apply
Position subject to background investigation.
As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.
If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
Requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, for variable lengths of time.
May be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. DUTIES:
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job.
Obtain and record vital signs
Assist in maintaining an efficient patient flow in the medical clinical area
Responsible for clean-up and sterilization of instruments
Maintain adequate supplies as! well as a clean health environment for patients
Perform ro! utine clerical duties. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-4 : Six ( 6) months of general experience . General Experience: (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
AND
Six (6) months of specialized experience. Specialized Experience is defined as nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing or patient care facility or in such work as that of a home health aide performing duties such as
•Providing personal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care.
•Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
•Caring for mentally ill patients including observing, recording and reporting changes in their be! havior and providing reassurance and encouragement.
•Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions and draping and positioning patients.
OR
Successful completion of a 2-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college or college or university in practical nursing or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for a psychology, psychiatric or operating room patients.
NOTE: Your education may be used to substitute specific work requirements/experience. Your education and work experience MAY be combined to meet the qualification requirements of this position. IF selected and you are qualified based on education you MUST provide an official transcript. (SEE QUALIFICATIONS)
You must meet the requirements of the job by this date: Thursday, March 21, 2013
The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:
Technical Competence : Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal
training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with,
understands, and evaluates technical information relate! d to the job; advises
others on technical issues.
Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective
decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to
action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals;
causes change.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows
understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern and politeness to
others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include
effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed;
relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is
sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other
individual differences.
If found qualified, your score will range from 70-100 points (not including points that may be assigned for Veterans' Preference). We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your! responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher! than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. You will be deemed well qualified if you score 85 and above.
For I/CTAP purposes, you will be deemed well-qualified if you are placed in at least the well-qualified category. BENEFITS:
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits . OTHER INFORMATION:
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well qualified with a score of at least 85 for this position. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit:
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/JobsAtIHS/doc/ctap.doc
http://www.hhs.gov/careers/jobs/tips/
Additional selections of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement, for filling additional or similar positions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be reannounced.
Candidates must meet time-after-competitive appointment, time-in-grade (if applicable), qualification requirements, licensure requirements, performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
IF you are selected for this vacancy, you MUST undergo a fingerprint check . Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints.
After you begi! n your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the out! come of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Health And Human Services.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:28:40 GMT