Practical Nurse === Department of Health And Human Services Indian Health Service Fort Hall Service Unit Overview -——- - Open & closing dates 06/13/2019 to 06/27/2019 - Service Competitive - Pay scale & grade GS 5 - Salary $33,949 to $44,130 per year - Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-Time Location -——- 1 vacancy in the following location: - Fort Hall, ID 1 vacancy Relocation expenses reimbursed No Telework eligible No - Videos -—- - Duties -—- Summary This position is located in the Nursing Department at the Fort Hall Service Unit in Fort Hall, Idaho. Serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse performing a variety of nursing care duties to support the health care providers in treatment of illnesses, minor surgical procedures and preventative health care. This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities - Records
patients’ history, vital signs, family planning methods and medication allergies. - Conducts testing and/or treatments prescribed by the health care providers. - Performs chart review, orders labs and schedules appropriate follow up appointments. - Orients patients to the clinic, specialty clinics and education options (handout/videos). - Cleans exam room, replenishes supplies, disposes of waste and fluid spill isolation. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None - Job family (Series) 0620 Practical Nurse Similar jobs - Licensed Practical Nurses - Nurses, Licensed Practical - Requirements -————- Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Must pass pre-employment examination. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Security Clearance: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints and background investigation documentation. 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. This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Upon tentative selection, selectee will be requested to complete, sign, and submit the Addendum to OF-306, Child Care & Indian Child Care Worker Position form. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957. Seasonal Influenza immunization is required for civilian health care facility staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 06/27/2019 Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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. 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. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Screening and documenting patients, obtaining and recording vitals and other routine screens. Performing a variety of nursing procedures on patients. Operating and monitoring medical equipment. Collecting and recording patient data and specimens. Educating patients on procedures, diagnosis, and medication use. Recognizing and reporting conditions needing immediate action, follows standing orders, and follows through with routine plans of care. **You must meet all qualification requ
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