Practical Nurse
Location: Fort Washakie, Wyoming
Description: Indian Health Service is at present looking to employ Practical Nurse right now, this career will be assigned in Wyoming. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING PRACTICAL NURSES
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of Indigenous Americans! At IHS you can make a difference in the lives of Native Americans and Alaska Natives around the Country.
These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority. The following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be made available to the Selecting Official for consideration. Hiring preference will be given to qualified Native American and Alaska Native applicants, but Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to these vacancies.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Billings Area Indian Health Service, Wind River Service Unit, Division of Support Services, Nursing Section, Arapahoe, WY United States 2 vacancies Fort Washakie, WY United States 2 vacancies
A severe Government-wide shortage of candidates exists and/or a critical hiring need is present for this occupation as determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Therefore, these Federal positions are also being filled through OPMÂ's Government-wide Direct Hire Authority (DHA). This flexible hiring authority has been authorized by the Chief Human Capital Officer Act of 2002 (Title XIII of the Homeland Security Act and codified at 5 U.S.C. § 3304). If utilizing DHA, the following is applicable: a vacancy is established, applicants who are U.S. citizens and meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration, and the Â"rule of threeÂ", VeteranÂ's preference, & traditional rating/ranking of applicants do not apply to the Direct Hire process (Indian Preference does apply).
INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: The Indian Health Service (IHS) is required by law to give absolute preference Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. Therefore, IHS is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the InteriorÂ'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 above, IHS is also committed to achieving full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation.
POSITION INFORMATION:
Position will be filled as permanent
Payment of relocation expenses will not be paid: travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the employee.
***The position is also being announced IHS-12-BI-731187-ESEP/MP for those who meet the eligibility requirements and wish to apply to both announcements.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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 US Citizen to apply.
DUTIES: Back to top
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.
- Provides age specific nursing care services to ambulatory care clinics, general medical, surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, neonatal, intensive care/critical care and emergency room patients. (Prepares and administers following physician order for medication both orally and by intramuscular injection, performs catheterization, changes surgical dressings, suctioning and irrigates body orifices. Triage and screens by obtaining vital signs, gross and subtle observations and facts regarding patient treatment and progress; documents assessment on patient record. Prepares patients for special laboratory tests, examinations, and treatments. Sets up and manages specialized equipment such as suction, oxygen, EKG and a variety of drainage tubes; labels tissue/specimens.)
- Provides patient and family education. (medication use, activities, diet, self-care and assists with special to simple tests and procedures)
All applicants must meet the qualification requirements of this position by the closing date of the job announcement: Thursday, September 06, 2012
Basic Requirements:
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.
Applicants who meet the licensure requirement are considered fully qualified for GS-3.
Additional Requirements for Grades GS-4 and Above:
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.
For GS-5: 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required.
For GS-6: 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required.
Samples of Specialized Experience for GS-3 involve, knowledge of basic or commonly used nursing care, e.g., providing nursing care for and assistance to patients in meeting their personal hygiene needs for the purpose of aiding good health practices, knowledge of and skill sufficient to use nursing care terminology and tests to for measuring and recording body temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure for the patientÂ's records, performs such treatments and procedures as hot and cold compresses, enemas, sterile dressings and sitz bath, provide environmental safety, security and patient privacy, assist the doctor or nurse in patient examinations.
Samples of Specialized Experience for GS-4 involve, knowledge and skill sufficient to perform a moderately difficult range of nursing care to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team, knowledge of pharmacology and skill sufficient to prepare and administer dosages and recognize contraindications of prescribed medications both orally and giving intramuscular injections, catheterizing patients, irrigating and suctioning wounds, maintaining equipment and supplies for the purpose of providing nursing care, preparing dosages and responding to emergency situations, i.e., cardiopulmonary arrest, knowledge of human body structure, function, illnesses and/or disease entities to communicate with nurses, clinic staff, patients and with family members concerning physicianÂ's orders, education and general patient education.
Samples of Specialized Experience for GS-5 involve, practical knowledge of and skill sufficient to understand nursing principles, practices and procedures, patient disease entities, patient care plans, medical equipment, medical materials and supplies to carry out nursing care, passes medication both orally and by intramuscular injection, completes initial assessment of patients in the outpatient clinic and entering into electronic health record, set up and manage specialized equipment such as suction, oxygen, Colposcope, Holter, etc., provides patient/family with information for self-care and to perform simple tests, recognizes the need for and institutes emergency measures when indicated by calling the nurse.
Samples of Specialized Experience for GS-6 involve, knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated or non-standard assignments with a broad work experience that demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of problems and responsible for carrying assignments to completion applying a practical knowledge of understanding nursing principles, practices and procedures, to recognize deviations from normal sufficient to warrant modifications of the patient care plans with delayed notification of the nurse for concurrence in the modification plan, understand motivations and reactions to stress for the purpose of promoting interpersonal relations with patients and family member.
Your education and work experience may be combined to meet the qualification requirements of this position.
For GS-4: Successful completion of a program in practical nursing of a least 9 months' duration combined with 1 year of nursing assistant experience; or successful completion of a 2-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college, or college or university in practical nursing.
You must provide the required information during the online application process;
Applicable Supporting Documentation (see Required documents section in this announcement for more details) including OF 306 Addendum All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- Other (BIA-4432)
- Other Veterans Document
- SF-50
- Transcript
These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority. The following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this vacancy.
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:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE, & REQUIREMENTS:
- 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). Also, a
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.
- Before hiring can be made final, selectee will be required to complete a Â"Declaration of Federal Employment - Optional Form 306Â" to determine your suitability for Federal Employment, and to certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. Persons making false statements in any part of the application may not be hired; or fired after employment starts; or may be fined.
- Before hiring can be made final, selectee will also be required to complete an Â"Addendum to the Declaration of Federal Employment - Optional Form 306. Under P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, persons who have been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child, or violent crime against a person, may not be eligible for employment with IHS.
- The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain Nurse licensure. If licensure is not maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- Selectee will be required to be immunized against Measles and Rubella and provide documentation prior to or at the time of their start date. Special consideration may be allowed to individuals who are allergic to a component of the vaccine or are currently pregnant. Selectee must have documented immunity to Rubella and Measles.
- Males over the age of 18, and born after December 31, 1959, are required to be registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) in order to be eligible for employment with the Federal Government.
- Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.
- The incumbent may be required to travel and must possess a valid driverÂ's license.
§ Verification of Indian Preference: Applicants who wish to receive Indian Preference MUST submit the BIA Form 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS Only . This certifies the applicant is an Indian as defined by the Indian Health Manual Chapter 7, Part 3. Indian Preference will not be given unless a proper BIA Form 4432 is attached to the application/resume.
§ All information provided by the candidate will be verified, reference checks will be
conducted from current and past supervisors on the tentative selectee.
§ The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives.
§ Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries reduced. All
employees must pay any valid delinquent debt or the agency may garnish their salary.
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/
Candidates must meet qualification requirements, licensure requirements, performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements by the closing date of the vacancy announcement:
This position is covered under UNION/Bargaining Unit.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: This position has promotion potential to the GS-06 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied
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 begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome 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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HOW TO APPLY: Back to top
Resume or Other written application format should include the following:
JOB INFORMATION
Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying and duty station(s) interested in.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name, mailing address (with zip codes), day and evening phone numbers (include area codes), and e-mail address (if any), Country of citizenship
EDUCATION
High School (name, city, and state) and date of diploma or GED
College and/or universities (name, city, and state, major, type and year of degrees received)
Copies of college transcripts, if applicable.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Give the following for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying:
- Organization and Job title (if Federal, please indicate series and grade & submit SF-50)
- Duties and accomplishments
- SupervisorÂ's name, address, and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (month and year) and average hours worked per week.
- Job related training courses (title and year) and skills
- Job related certificates and licenses (if you are a licensed medical professional, submit copy of
- Honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships, in
***If your resume or application does not provide all the information we request, you may lose consideration for a job.
WHERE TO APPLY
submit applications to:
Indian Health Service
PO Box 36600
Billings, MT 59107
Attn: Jackie Black
OR
e-mail to: jackie.black@ihs.gov OR fax to: 406-247-7251
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office, Jackie Black, (406)247-7214, JACKIE.BLACK@IHS.GOV. "The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis."
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
You MUST provide the required documents listed below during the online application process either through the document upload process or fax using instructions outlined in Section B above . If any of the following are missing when the announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:
• ___ Resume -You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed.
• ____ 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 current Form BIA-4432, Expiration Date: 11/30/2014, " Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only ." The current form expiration date, 11/30/2014, does not need to be used if an older Form BIA-4432 is submitted with a signature that predates the expiration date on the form. 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, documentation of lineal descent, state or academic records that document you possess one-half degree Indian blood from a tribe indigenous to the United States, as well as official records that establish your degree of Indian blood, such as census records. You must also complete the family history chart if necessary. (See the form for detailed instructions for the completion of the BIA form 4432 located at: http://www.bia.gov/cs/groups/xbie/documents/text/idc015515.pdf or please contact your tribal enrollment officer or your local BIA Office for your most current form.) • ___ Qualifications - Copy of Practical Nurse License is required.
• ___ Transcripts - Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for experience and/or if education is required for this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.
• ___ Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment , This is designated as a Childcare position under P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection Form click on this link: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc
• ___ Veteran's Preference -If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 Form if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference click on this link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
Applicants may submit optional documents and place these under the Miscellaneous document type. Documents could include performance reviews, copies of job-related certifications, cover letter, letters of recommendation, SF-50. Suggest documents submitted are job-related and current.
PLEASE NOTE : IF selected, applicant may be required to submit additional documents to confirm their submitted application has met the positionÂ's educational and eligibility requirements (if any). These materials could include official transcripts, copy of license or certification, the Child Care Addendum Form, and/or veteranÂ's preference documentation, all of which are now a part of the pre-appointment process. This means the tentative job offer would be contingent upon receipt of these materials within a 24 hour time frame or offer is subject to withdrawal.
IN ADDITION : All information provided by the candidate will be verified, Reference checks will be conducted from current and past supervisors on tentative selectees.
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