Practical Nurse
Location: Rapid City South Dakota
Description: Indian Health Service is at present looking to employ Practical Nurse right now, this position will be placed in South Dakota. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. 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 s! tatus to the highest 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 IHS.GOV
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants 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. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service and Merit Promotion procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-13-AB-923143-ESEP/MP number for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered
This Job Opportunity Announcement is being re-adver! tised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who appli! ed previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
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. 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 professional & nursing principles.
Performs basic LPN duties 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 Columbia 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 medical, 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, diagnostic support procedures, treatment procedures, patient charting and patient teaching.
You must meet the requirements of the job by this date: Fri! day, 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 ) 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 wo! rk 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 to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
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 As! sessment Questions . All documents above MUST 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:
PHS Commissioned Officers who are interested in this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online in order to receive consideration. (DE/MP Vacancies- for applicable positions). For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: http://www.usphs.gov/
Additional selections may be made on this vacancy announcement.
A one-year probationary period is required upon selection/placement.
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/holidays.
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
WHERE TO APPLY
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Indian Health Service
Rapid City Service Unit
Northern Plains Region/Office of Human Resources
ATTN: Delphine Brinlee, HR Specialist
3200 Canyon Lake Drive
Rapid City, S.D! . 57702
OR
Email to delphine.brinlee@ihs.gov
If you ha! ve any questions please contact Delphine Brinlee @ (605) 355-2497, or e-mail delphine.brinlee@ihs.gov
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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 accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis."
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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"Veri! fication 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/idc015515.pdf
Veterans Employment Opportunity 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/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
Career Transitional Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Car! eer 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 .
Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available for downloading at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm.doc
Copy of current, valid, unrestricted Practical Nursing license required with application.
Your application package MUST be complete by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, September 27, 2013 , the closing of this announcement.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Indian Health Service.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:02:28 GMT