Practical Nurse
Company: Department Of Health And Human Services
Location: Sisseton
Posted on: June 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Videos Help Duties Summary This position is the Practical Nurse located in the Nursing
Department at the Sisseton IHS, Sisseton, SD. This position
provides practical nursing duties in accordance with sound
professional nursing principles so that basic and special needs of
patients are met. The incumbent reports to the Assistant to the
Director of Nursing (ADON). Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 6 0620 Practical Nurse Similar jobs Licenses Vocational Nurses Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period 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 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630,
requiring contact or control over Indian children. 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
licensure requirements. If license is not obtained or maintained
during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions,
up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To
learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: 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. 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. You may be subject
to a credit check as a part of the background investigation
process. Fingerprinting, as part of the background investigation process,
may be delayed due to COVID-19. All other background investigation
procedures will apply. Be advised that your continued employment
will require you to complete a fingerprint check within 60 days
after notification of return to full operations and successfully
obtaining a favorable background investigation. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S) GS-0620-05 and GS-0620-06 Licensure: I have a current license to practice as practical or vocational
nurse in a State or territory of the United States or the District
of Columbia or I have applied for a license to practice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) GS-0620-05, Practical Nurse In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements for this series,
select one response below that best describes your education,
experience, or combination of education and experience which
demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at
the GS-05 level. Select only one response and do not leave
blank. A. I have 1 year of nursing experience that equipped me with the
particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform
the duties of this position. This experience Is equivalent to at
least the GS-04 grade level and 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 as described in the vacancv announcement. Examples
include: observing, recording and reporting changes in behavior of
patients; carrying out nursing procedures according to guidelines
and a nursing plan of care; providing instructions to the patient
and/or family of the patient; taking vital signs and measurements;
setting up medical equipment for procedures; and assisting
physicians and registered nurses with procedures. B. I do not have the experience as described above. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-06, Practical Nurse In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements for this series,
select one response below that best describes your education,
experience, or combination of education and experience which
demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at
theGS-04 level. Select only one response and do not leave
blank. A. I have 1 year of nursing experience that equipped me with the
particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform
the duties of this position. This experience is equivalent to at
least the GS-05 grade level and 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 as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples
include: observing, recording and reporting changes in behavior of
patients and taking action to alleviate problems; initiating a plan
of action to carry out a nursing plan of care; providing education
to patients and families of patients; performing a range of
treatment procedures such as inserting catheters, sterile dressing
changes, administering medications, obtaining peripheral IV access,
giving immunizations; and assisting physicians and registered
nurses with procedures. B. I do not have the experience as described above. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to
the 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). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of
the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements.
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