Rn.Nurse/Rn.Clinical Nurse Gs-610-4/5/7/9 (Open Cont.)(Mp/Es/Dh) Job in Throughout North Dakota - 97086409 - ZAFYDS0X1HANS

Job Title:
RN.Nurse/RN.Clinical Nurse GS-610-4/5/7/9 (Open Cont.)(MP/ES/DH)

Department:
Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:
Indian Health Service

Job Announcement Number:
IHS-11-AB-435039-ESEP-MP

SALARY RANGE:
$42,492.00 - $67,878.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, February 17, 2011 to Friday, February 17, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0610-04/09

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
09

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Throughout Nebraska, NE; Many vacancies - Throughout South Dakota, SD; Many vacancies - Throughout North Dakota, ND

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This is an "Open Continuous Vacancy Announcement" and applications will be referred when vacancies occur. "Direct Hire Authority" also applies to this vacancy.

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.

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients at the Northern Plains Region Aberdeen Areas.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:Positions will be filled at the following locations as vacancies occur.  There MAY NOT be immediate vacancies at all locations.  Interested applicants should check with the local Administrative Officer or Service Unit Director concerning immediate employment needs.  "HOSPITALS": Fort Yates, North Dakota; Eagle Butte, Rapid City, South Dakota; or Winnebago, Nebraska,"HEALTH CENTERS":  Fort Totten or New Town, North Dakota; Fort Thompson, Lower Brule, McLaughlin, Sisseton, Wagner, South Dakota.Positions may also be filled at other Indian Health Service locations including the Aberdeen Area Office and Tribal organizations as vacancies occur or are established in the area.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Region Aberdeen Area, Aberdeen Area Office, Human Resources Department, Federal Building Room 309, 115  4th Avenue SE., Aberdeen, South Dakota, 57401. 

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary range: $42,492.00- $67,878.00 (Annually)

Promotion potential: GS-9

Travel Required: YES--Occasional travel is required.

Supervisory/Managerial Position:NO

Relocation Expenses Paid: YES--Relocation & Travel Expenses MAY BE paid IF in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee.   

Is position covered by PL 101-630? YES--(See item # 6 in the How to Apply Tab)

Is drug testing required? NO

Is government housing available? MAY BE (depending on availability).

TOUR OF DUTY (40 Hour work weeks):May have; Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays.

If applicable:  This position requires that you obtain and maintain clinical privileges. If they are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the Federal service.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• * Must be a US Citizen to apply.
• * Position subject to background investigation.
• * As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.
• * MAY include weekends; evenings and/or Holidays; Rotating Shift Basis.
• * A COPY of Current Unrestricted License is required (Submit a Photo-Copy)
• * This position MAY BE subject to call-back and/or standby work.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Throughout Nebraska, NE; Many vacancies - Throughout South Dakota, SD; Many vacancies - Throughout North Dakota, ND

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.

• Assesses physical, psychosocial, educational and discharge needs.  Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and modifies as needed.

• Coordinates with other health care disciplines and departments to meet identified patient care needs.  

• Designs, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive teaching plan based upon patient and family needs.  

• Administers oxygen and other respiratory treatments; IV fluids, including specialized solutions such as heparin, aminophylline or lidocaine; blood products; and other topical and systemic medications.  

• Evaluates continually changing status of assigned patients, reports significant findings and/or changes plan of care/interventions as appropriate.  

• Initiates emergency interventions as indicated, e.g., CPR, ACLS protocols, discontinuing blood products during reaction.  

• Sets up and operates specialized equipment. Including but not limited to: Apnea monitors, Infusion pumps, suction equipment, cardiac monitors and other automated monitoring equipment, K-thermia pads, mist tents, etc.  

• Provides nursing leadership in maintaining the function of the in-patient unit. Including but not limited to: Making nursing care assignments to various skill levels' of professional and nonprofessional staff. 

• Developing, reviewing and updating policies and procedures; Participating in unit and hospital continuous quality improvement activities.

• Collaborating with other disciplines and departments to provide quality patient care.  Patient care in other areas as assigned within documented competency levels.

• Including but not limited to: Obstetrical, outpatient, and emergency patients.  

• Documents nursing activities regarding direct patient care, quality improvement, infection control, assignments, etc.  

• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

ALL applicants MUST meet the qualification requirements of this position by the issuance date of the selection roster. 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.  (One year of nursing experience as a military corpsman that has been accepted by a State licensing body may be accepted in lieu of education at the GS-4 level.)

REGISTRATION:  Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

The following shows the amount of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions covered by this standard.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

GS-4:  Associate's Degree (or completion of a program of less than 30 months' duration) OR 1 year of nursing experience as a military corpsman.

GS-5:   Completion of a program of less than 30 months' duration; OR, One (1) year of professional nursing (or at least a GS-4 grade level practical nurse or nursing assistant experience under the supervision of a professional nurse); OR, Bachelor's degree or four (4) academic years above high school (or completion of a program of at least 30 months duration).

GS-7: Completion of a professional nursing program; AND, One (1) year of  specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5  grade level; OR, Bachelor's degree with 'superior academic achievement', OR, One (1) full year of graduate education.

GS-09: Master's or equivalent degree; OR, Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education); OR, One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level.

EVALUATION OF EDUCATION:At the GS-5 level, successfully completed undergraduate course work in nursing; the behavioral, physical, or biological sciences related to nursing; nutrition; public health; and maternal and child health in excess of that required for completion of an associate degree may be substituted for professional nursing experience at the rate of one (1) academic year for nine (9) months of experience. Graduate-level education must have been in nursing with a concentration in a field of nursing (e.g., teaching, a clinical specialty, research, administration, etc.) or in a closely related non-nursing field directly applicable to the requirements of the position to be filled.

EVALUATION OF EXPERIENCE:Experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. At GS-9 grade level and above, many positions require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:For GS-9 grade level, you MUST have one (1) year of experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level) that included duties such as:  Develop and implement a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process.  Provide nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluate effectiveness.  Set up and operate specialized equipment.  Provide nursing leadership in maintaining the function of the in-patient unit.  Provide patient care in other areas as assigned within documented competency levels.  Documents nursing activities regarding direct patient care, quality improvement, infection control, assignments, etc.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:Specialized experience is professional knowledge of nursing process including, principles, practices and procedures of nursing care required to assess and care for nursing needs of medical, surgical, pediatric and geriatric patients and other types of patients as assigned.   Ability to develop or participate in developing a plan of care to meet the needs of assigned patients.  Ability to plan and direct the work of others.  Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and to react swiftly in emergency situations.  Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects and complications of their use.  Skill in, and ability to, assess patients of all ages and with a variety of medical or surgical problems.  Skill in the safe operation and use of specialized medical equipment.  Knowledge of principles and methods of continuous quality improvement and ability to apply.  Knowledge of, and ability to incorporate, cultural impact on health care provision.

Positive Education Requirements:This position has specific educational requirements. To qualify for this position, you MUST possess the required education as noted underQualifications.

As per the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan: Current employees and eligible applicants are considered under merit promotion only, unless they provide an appropriate Standard Form (SF)-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," and indicate under which plan they are applying.  Please indicate on your resume and during the online assessment process which hiring plan you want to be considered under: Merit Promotion and/or the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan.  See jobs@ihs.gov for more details.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority.  Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this vacancy.

For I/CTAP purposes, you will be deemed well-qualified if you are placed in at least the well-qualified category.

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: 

• 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.
• 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.

• Attention to Details:Is through when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.

• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization; monitors progress, evaluates outcomes.
• Education & Training:Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

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 number of exceptional benefits.
OTHER INFORMATION:

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:www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/JobsAtIHS/doc/ctap.doc

www.career.psc.gov/chpublic/ictap.html

Candidates MUST meet qualification requirements, licensure requirements (possess and maintain a current, valid, active State license/registration as a XXXX), performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements by the issuance date of the selection roster: Friday, February 17, 2012.

Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

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. 

NOTE:  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:

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 the issuance date of the selection roster.

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, 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, Staffing Officer, (605)226-7217, troy.badmoccasin@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 - 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 - 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.
• ____IndianPreference applicants – 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.
• ____Childcare AddendumFORM MUST BE included for this position and is available at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ApplicantInfo/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Shanda Rieker
Phone: (605)226-7555
Fax: (605)226-7668
TDD: (301)443-6394
Email: SHANDA.RIEKER@IHS.GOV Agency Information:
Indian Health Service HR Center
Federal Building Rm 309
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Fax: (605)226-7668

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement via email that your submission was successful. Approximately 45 days following the issuance date of the selection roster, you will receive a notice of rating with the final disposition of your resume. To protect your privacy, scores of resumes are not provided by phone.