Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Indian Health Service
Department of Health And Human Services
Browning, Montana
Starting at $29,847 (GS 4-6)
Permanent • Full-Time
Open 09/06/2018 to 09/19/2018
Overview
Open & closing dates
09/06/2018 to 09/19/2018
Service
Excepted
Pay scale & grade
GS 4 - 6
Salary
$29,847 to $48,385 per year
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Browning, MT
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
No
This job is open to
Individuals with disabilities
Military spouses
Native Americans
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
Veterans
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
Candidates eligible under Indian Preference appointing authority; All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment; Reinstatement eligible; Veterans Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA); Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) eligible; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligible; Schedule A, and/or PHS Commissioned Corps Personnel
This job is also open in another announcement to:
The public
Announcement number
IHS-18-BI-10057779-ESEP/MP
Control number
481195800
Duties
Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care to patients with a variety of medical, surgical, pediatric, women's health, and health maintenance needs at the Blackfeet Service Unit, Indian Health Hospital, Browning, MT. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Clinical Nurse (Outpatient).
This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
Responsibilities
Provide direct care for ambulatory care patients of all ages with diverse nursing and medical diagnoses and health care/maintenance needs.
Collect data on the health status of the patient using established assessment skills to identify immediate health care/maintenance and nursing needs.
Assess changes in patients' conditions and implements appropriate interventions and/or reports changes to the supervising registered nurse as appropriate.
Provide instruction to patients on basic procedures, use of equipment, collection of lab specimens, etc., and in accordance with educational plans.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
6
Job family (Series)
0620 Practical Nurse
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 09/19/2018
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTS:
-Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment fingerprint check.
-Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
-ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period.
-U.S. Citizenship is required.
-Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
-Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period.
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(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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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-4: 6 months of nursing experience is required.
For GS-5 and above: 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required.
OR
Education/Training
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.
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:
GS-04: Perform nursing care for the purpose of receiving orientation. Provide nursing care for and assistance to patients in meeting their personal hygiene. Obtain and label routine urine, stool and sputum specimens. Measure and record body temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure for the patient's records.
GS-05: Provide nursing care for and assistance to patients in meeting their personal hygiene needs such as bathing, feeding, lifting and turning. Obtain and label routine urine, stool and sputum specimens. Measure and record body temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure for the patient's records. Perform such treatments and procedures as hot and cold compresses, enemas, sterile dressings and sitz bath. Assist the doctor or nurse in patient examinations. Prepare and administer prescribed medications. Set up and give treatments that require the assembly and operation of special equipment such as oxygen and respirators. Perform phlebotomy procedures, including assembling equipment, selecting the site, disinfecting entry site, drawing blood and filling laboratory sample tubes.
GS-06: Dressing changes, insertion of urinary catheters, administering medications including IV insertion and monitoring IV therapy, immunizations and nebulizer and other prescribed treatments. Obtain vital signs, vision acuity testing, past medical/surgical history, chief complaint, response to selected therapy such as pain medication, immunization status, health maintenance needs, and health risk assessments. Identify and report: changes in level of consciousness, elevated temperature, shortness of breath, obstructed airway, bleeding, reaction to medication or immunizations, pulselessness, apnea, and injuries. Provide instruction regarding: crutch walking, urine specimens, sputum specimens, stool specimens. Document on flow charts, PCC Encounter Forms, the Immunization Record and Electronic Health Records. Follow universal precautions, appropriate use of personal/protective equipment, cleaning equipment and work areas, reporting and removing from service malfunctioning equipment. Monitor patients in restraints, initiating patient side rail use, and following fall prevention protocols. Perform phlebotomy procedures, including assembling equipment, identifying and preparing the patient, selecting the site, perform hand hygiene, disinfecting entry site, drawing blood and filling laboratory sample tubes.
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).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is being announced concurrently under Direct Hire procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number ++IHS-18-BI-10058055-DH++: for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment incentive may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
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.?
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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?.
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.
Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.
IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position. To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions.
You will be further evaluated/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 to determine your competency in the following:
Technical Competence
You will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaires. 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) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/ctap.doc
Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/
Click here to view vacancy questions:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10057779 . All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of 09/19/2018, to be considered.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Q - Nonsensitive
Drug test required
No
Required Documents
Required Documentation for Eligibility and Preference:
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes 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, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." 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 detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: http://www.bia.gov/cs/groups/xois/documents/document/idc1-029504.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans' preference the rules regarding Veterans' preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veteran's Preference, submit a SF-15 Application (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: www.fedshirevets.gov
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition 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 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50.
Noncompetitive eligibles: submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy.
Licensure: Active, current license as a practical or vocational Nurse.
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.
Your application package MUST be complete by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/19/2018, the closing of this announcement.
Benefits
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
2. Please ensure you click the 'Submit Application' button to submit your application.
3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
4. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Home, then click the Job Title to expand the details. Return to an incomplete application by clicking Apply Online in the vacancy announcement and re-selecting your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account.
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 (Bernice Scalpcane, 4066383508, and/or [email protected]) 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: https://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=faq
Agency contact information
Bernice Scalpcane
Phone
4066383508
Fax
4066383569
Email
Address
Blackfeet Service Unit
PO Box 760
760 Hospital Circle
Browning, MT 59417
US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.
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