Practical Nurse
Location: Rapid City South Dakota
Description: Indian Health Service is at present recruited Practical Nurse right now, this career will be placed in South Dakota. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the high! est possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal and Urban operated facilities and programs.
For information on the IHS visit Organizational Location: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Regional Aberdeen Area, PHS Indian Health Hospital, Nursing Department, Outpatient Clinic. Position reports to Supervisory Clinical Nurse.
See http://www.ihs.gov/jobsatihs/ for more details. KEY REQUIREMENTS
The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background
investigation, which will include a fingerprint check.
If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
U.S. Citizenship is required
Copy of current, valid, unrestricted LPN license required. DUTIES: Back to top
Provides nursing services in accordance with sound p! rofessional & nursing principles.
Performs basic LPN dutie! s in the care of general medical, surgical, pediatrics, obstetric, neonatal, and emergency room patients.
Reports/records vital signs, gross/subtle observations/facts regarding patient treatment and progress.
Recognizes the need for and institutes emergency measures when indicated by calling the nurse.
Prepares patients for special laboratory tests, examinations and/or treatments. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top
To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education , to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
LICENSURE: Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurses in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Co! lumbia or must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.
In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-5: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Qualifying experience includes nursing care work! in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised me! dical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as:
Providing pre- and post-operative patient care.
Observing, recording, and reporting changes in behavior of mentally ill patients.
Providing reassurance and encouragement to mentally ill patients.
Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients.
Setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: Providing nursing care that includes personal care, di! agnostic support procedures, treatment procedures, patient charting and patient teaching.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet the requirements of the job by this date: Friday, September 27, 2013 HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume ( your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position ) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following:
Technical
Competence: Uses knowledge that is
acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform
oneÂ's job; works with, ! understands, and evaluates technical information related
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.
Teaching Others: Helps others
learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides
constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a
mentor.
Attention to Details: Is through
when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.
Interpersonal Skills: Show 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 t! o cultural diversity, race,
gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
You will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the Assessment questions. If after reviewing your resume and responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration.
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance:
Veterans , i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled)
Career Transitional Assistance Program (CTAP )
Interagency Transitional Assistance Program (ICTAP )
Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled
Click here to view vacancy questions: View Occupational Questionnaire . All documents above M! UST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of! , Friday, September 27, 2013 , to be considered.
BENEFITS: Back to top
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:
Additional selections may be made on this vacancy announcement.
A two-year trial period may be required upon selection/placement (ESEP only)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a bargaining unit position.
Government housing is not available.
Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation Expense is not authorized. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the employee.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
Position subject to alternative work schedule, call back, rotating shifts and nights/weekends/hol! idays.
Position covered by PL 101-630.
Work requires exposure to contagious disease and long periods of regular and recurring lifting aid positioning, walking, stretching and moving patients.
Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire.
IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free HOW TO APPLY: Back to top
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click Â'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position.! Return to an incomplete application by clicking Apply Online in the va! cancy announcement and re- selecting your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 923143. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. If you cannot apply online:
Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
You are limited to selecting 10 locations.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for! each question. Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible. In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section. The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one.
Submission of a resume' or a 1203FX form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office , Mr. Troy Bad Moccasin, HR. Staffing Officer, Phone: (605) 226-7217, E-Mail: troy.badmoccasin@ihs.gov . "The decision on granting reasonable a! ccommodation will be on a case-by-case basis." REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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Required Documentation for Eligibility and Preference :
Indian Preference Applicants: - If claiming Indian preference for the first time, or if you have no previous documentation of preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 (expiration date 11/30/2014), Â"Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only.Â" Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detail instructions, see form BIA- 4432. You must also complete the family history chart if necessary. Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application. Refer to BIA-4432 link: http:/www.bia.gov/cs/groups/xbie/documents/text/i dc015515.pdf
Veterans Employment Opport! unity Act (VEOA) or other Veterans preference (VRA and 30%or more disabled) - include a copy of your DD-214, if you're claiming Vet preference. For more information please see link at: http://fehb.opm.gov/StaffingPortal/vetguide.asp
Career Transitional Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Assistance Program (ICTAP) - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf .
Current or former Federal employee : Include your most recent SF50.
Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available for downloading at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc
Copy of current, valid, unrestricted Practical Nursing license required with application.
Your application package MUST be complete by 11:59 pm Eastern Standar! d Time (EST) on Friday, September 27, 2013 , the closing of this announ! cement.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Indian Health Service.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:02:26 GMT