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Nurse (Outpatient)
Location:
Cass Lake, MN
Description:
Summary Located in the Nursing Department of the Cass Lake Service Unit in the Bemidji Area. Performs professional nursing duties in an ambulatory care, inpatient, Emergency Department and/or other healthcare settings as assigned. Will rotate shifts as needed, which may include; 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, every other weekend. All RN's will be required to participate in an on-call shift rotation for the Emergency Room as directed by the Director, Associate Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor. Duties Performs visual assessment (heart lungs), observation and some physical assessment (heart lungs), observing and recognizing unusual or complex problems and making proper disposition. Assesses and triages chronic disease entities such as chronic back and shoulder pain, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes and hypertension and refers appropriately to the physician for further evaluation and care. Teaches patients about the nature of the illness, treatment and general health measures. Documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered and status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines utilizing the problem oriented record system. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination.Selectee may be subject to a probationary periodU.S. Citizenship is requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959This 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.Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.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.On-call hours or standby duty may be required.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit .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. 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) : Individual Occupational RequirementsNote: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupation series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Education A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the , , , or an accrediting body recognized by the at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the . In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Experience The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. Basic Requirements for the GS-09 Grade Level In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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: Performing initial assessments for minor or major problems of patient in outpatient clinic setting; providing comprehensive physician care to patients based on the physician's medical care plan and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient, administering oxygen, IV fluid, blood transfusions and prescribed oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications, managing nasal-pharyngeal and gastric suction as well as a variety of other drainage tubes, making nursing care assignments to various skill levels or professional and non-professional personnel, preparing patient for surgical and/or diagnostic procedures, closely observing post-operative OR possession of a master's degree in professional nursing. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans' Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see . Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.Click here to view vacancy questions: . All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 12/31/2024, to be considered. Required Documents 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.Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements: 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: . 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. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) : If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: . Licensure, Certifications : Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/31/2024The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the JOA open date.Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered. PDN-9b44a4bf-6980-4c6b-9fd7-2ff522fe30c6
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