Clinical Nurse (Emergency Room) - Esep/Mpp Open Continuous Job in Throughout Arizona - 95294260 - ZAIRYNY562Y1M

Job Title:
Clinical Nurse (Emergency Room) - ESEP/MPP Open Continuous

Department:
Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:
Indian Health Service

Job Announcement Number:
IHS-PX-11-421310-ESEP/MPP

SALARY RANGE:
$55,413.00 - $71,713.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, January 06, 2011 to Wednesday, December 21, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0610-09/10

POSITION INFORMATION:
Multiple Schedules Multiple Appointment Types

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Throughout Utah, UT; 1 vacancy - Throughout Nevada, NV; 1 vacancy - Throughout Arizona, AZ

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
All groups of qualified individuals

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!  At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.  Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates 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. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary Range:    GS-09:  $55,413 - $67,878 per annum

                        GS-10:  $57,979 - $71,713 per annum

Recruitment Incentives: Other recruitment incentives may include a recruitment or relocation bonus (subject to eligibility and approval) and Supplemental or National Student Loan Repayment incentives.

Appointment: May be filled as permanent, term or time-limited, or temporary appointments.  Positions are filled as vacancies occur.

Work Schedule: May be filled as full-time, part-time, rotational, or intermittent schedules.  Physicians are subject to on-call and/or call back tours of duty.

Promotion potential: To GS-10

Merit Promotion Position: Yes

Relocation Expenses Paid: Yes, expenses will be paid in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee.   

Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes, you will need to complete a Child Care Addendum Form (link to form provided in the How to Apply section).

Is government housing available? Yes, government quarters are available at some locations and is based on availability.

Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes

Licensure Requirement: This position requires that you obtain and maintain an active unrestriced nursing license from any state. If not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the Federal service. 

Who May Apply

Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)  

Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)

Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)

Commissioned Corps Candidates

- Visit jobs@ihs.gov for more specific information.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Position subject to background investigation.
• As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.
• Specific Education is required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Throughout Utah, UT; 1 vacancy - Throughout Nevada, NV; 1 vacancy - Throughout Arizona, AZ

• You will evaluate, plan, and administer nursing care to emergency room patients.
• You will provide prescribed medication and treatment, help physicians during exams and treatment.
• You will collect information regarding medical complaints, obtain medical history, take vital signs and assess patients appropriately for the purpose of implementing emergency interventions.
• You will monitor patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs, and others.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You must meel all of the BASIC REQUIREMENTS listed below:

1. Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accredited agency at the time the program was completed.
2. An active, unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Roico, or a territory of the United States.

In addition to the above, you must also meet the following minimum requirements for the grade level you wish to be considered for:

GS-09: One (1) year of specialied experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 gravel level OR a Master's Degree OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education.

GS-10: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level OR Two and a hlaf (2 1/2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to the completetion of the requirements for a doctroral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent).

Examples of Specaialized Experience:  Performing professional nursing care of urgently/acutely ill and injured patients in an emergency care setting; developing plans to provide direct care to clients which involves the assessment and evaluation applicable to emergent care; carrying out emergency procedures and treatments; administering medications; observing and documenting patient's conditions, changes and reactions to medications and medical treatment.

- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

- Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment with the Federal Government.  You may register or check the status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service Website at: http://www.sss.gov

- Qualified applicants will be referred at the request of the selecting official upon a vacancy.   Those candidates who have complete application packets on file as of each request date will receive full consideration for the vacant position.   Your name will be referred to those sites that match your job preferences.

- You must meet time-after-competitive appointment, time-in-grade, qualification requirements, licensure requirements , performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements at the time a request to fill a vacant position is received.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following competencies:

• Ability to provide direct care to patients
• Ability to assess patient emergent care needs through analysis of health data
• Plans and implements nursing care plan
• Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician

If found qualified, your score will range from 70-100 points (not including points that may be assigned for Veterans' Preference).  We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire.  If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.  You will be deemed well qualified if you score 85 and above.

BENEFITS:

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc.

Note: Part-time and intermittent employees may be eligible for specific benefits, certain restrictions apply.

Conditions of Employment

- Selectee(s) must have documented immunity to Rubella and Measles.  Special consideration may be allowed to individuals who are allergic to a component of the vaccine or are currently pregnant. 

- Selectee(s) may be required to serve a probationary and/or trial period.

- Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.

- Selectee(s) may be required to drive a government vehicle and must possess a valid driver's license.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Qualified disabled applicants (Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and disabled veterans with 30% or more disability are encouraged to apply.Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would impose undue hardship on the Indian Health Service.

Veterans' Preference:  If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your résumé.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.  For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

ICTAP/CTAP: Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.Basis for Rating for definition of "well-qualified" is a numerical rating of 85, determined from your responses to the KSAs (see 'How You Will be Evaluated' section on the "Qualifications" tab).

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

Security Clearances: 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.

IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following parts:

1. Assessment Questionnaire
2. Résumé
3. Required Documents (Specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. An applicant may not be considered if proper documentation is not received.)

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by, Wednesday, December 21, 2011, the closing date of this announcement.

Option A:  Application Manager (preferred method)

To begin, choose one of these options:

1. If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.
2. If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process Online Questionnaire

To return to Application Manager at any time, simply go to https://applicationmanager.gov/

Option B:  Fax

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager (you have a disability or do not have access to the internet), you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1. Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline. View Occupational Questionnaire.  Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.
2. You may submit the OPM Form 1203-FX (hard copy questionnaire), résumé, and/or any supporting documents by fax.

• If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing.
• If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office, JENNIFER THOMPSON, (602)364-5219, JENNIFER.THOMPSON2@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 we will deem your application incomplete:

• ___Resume - Your résumé, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written form you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. NOTE: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.gpo.gov/careers/pdfs/of0510.pdf
• ___Transcripts - Copy of the college transcripts associated with your Medical Degree, or ECFMG certificate, or Fifth Pathway certificate.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.
• ___Medical License - Provide a copy of your current, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S. State. 
• ___Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ApplicantInfo/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc
• ___Veteran's Preference - If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference.  The SF-15 Form is available here: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• ___Indian Preferenceapplicants – If claiming preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the current Form BIA - 4432 (expiration date 8/31/2011), "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only."  Indian preference will not be given unless the current 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. The applicant must also complete the family history chart if necessary.  (See the form for detailed instructions for the completion of the BIA-4432). 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.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

JENNIFER THOMPSON
Phone: (602)364-5219
TDD: (301)443-6394
Email: JENNIFER.THOMPSON2@IHS.GOV Agency Information:
Indian Health Service HR Center
40 N Central Ave Suite 510
Phoenix, AZ 85004

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS announcement.  Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement during the term of the open period.  A list of qualified applicants will be compiled and referred at the request of the selecting official upon a vacancy.  Those candidates who have complete application packets on file as of each request date will receive full consideration for the vacancy position.

Your application will remain active for three months after date of receipt by this office.  It will be removed from consideration after the three months have lapsed and inactivated.  If you want further consideration after this period, then you must reapply to this vacancy.