Clinical Nurse/Nurse Specialist 610-9/10/11/12/13 (Direct Hire)
Location: Schurz Nevada
Description: Department Of Health And Human Services is currently interviewing Clinical Nurse/Nurse Specialist 610-9/10/11/12/13 (Direct Hire) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IS RECRUITING CLINICAL NURSE/NURSE SPECIALIST
The Indian Health Service is seeking dedicated and talented health professionals to be a part of a health care team, working in a professional environment to improve the health status of Native Americans.
This announcement is re-advertised to solicit for additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
Who May Be Considered: US Citizens, current and former competitive service Federal employees, PHS Commissioned Corps, and eligible Indian Preference candidates.
These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements delegated Direct Hire Authority. The following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be made available to the Selecting Official for consideration. Hiring preference will be given to qualified Native American and Alaska Native applicants, but Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to these vacancies.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American Indian Candidates or Alaska Natives in accordance with the INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT. Title 25, US Code, Section 472 & 473. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Duty Locations: Positions are filled as vacancies occur and maybe located at any of the 15 Hospitals/Health Centers located in a 3 State area under the Southwest Region and can be filled in Federal, Intergovernmental Personnel Agreement (IPA) or by Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). You are encouraged to identify the locations you want to be considered for. Eligible locations include: Fort Yuma, Parker, Peach Springs, Phoenix, Polacca, San Carlos, San Simon, San Xavier, Sells, Whiteriver, AZ; Elko, Schurz, NV; Roosevelt, UT; Youth Treatment Center: AZ or NV; Uintah & Ouray, Fort Duchesne, UT; and other Tribal locations in Nevada.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply
As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required
Position subject to background investigation
If applicable - Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/1959
COPY OF CURRENT LICENSE REQUIRED DURING THE HIRING PROCESS
DUTIES:
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may result in you losing consideration for the job.
- Provide direct nursing service in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in hospitals, clinics, or other patient care facilities.
- Positions are in a nursing specialty such as Inpatient, Outpatient, Medical, Surgical, Emergency, Float Pool, Intensive Care, Obstetrics or other nursing specialties.
- Work is performed on a regularly assigned or rotational basis to provide continuity of patient care during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
GS-09, $55,413 - $67,878 per annum
GS-10, $57,979 - $71,713 per annum
GS-11, $67,047 - $82,131 per annum
GS-12, $78,355 - $96,436 per annum
GS-13, $86,008 - $107,509 per annum
GS-14, $95,989 - $121,396 per annum
Appointment Types: Positions maybe filled as vacancies occur to any of the following as requested: permanent, term (maximum 4 years), or temporary appointments. Positions to be filled as vacancies occur. This announcement is also to be used in filling Supervisory and Non-Supervisory positions.
Work Schedules: Multiple schedules may be filled; you are encouraged to identify the schedules you are willing to accept. Eligible schedules include: full-time, part-time, rotational, or intermittent schedule.
Relocation Expenses: Travel may be paid in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
Housing: Government quarters or tribal housing maybe available at certain locations, depending on occupancy; otherwise private housing only.
Promotion Potential: If a position is filled at a lower grade, an incumbent may be promoted to the full performance grade level once all legal and regulatory requirements are met; however, such promotion is neither automatic nor guaranteed.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
If selected, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements at the time of appointment.
Basic Requirements - All nursing applicants must meet both of the following 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; AND
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. An applicant who has graduated from an approved nursing educational program within the past 12 months may be appointed pending State registration as a professional nurse within 6 months of appointment. No person appointed pending registration may be retained beyond 6 months, or promoted, if registration has not been attained.
In other specialties, *Applicants for Community Health Nurse postions at GS-5 and above must have graduated from a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Other Specialized fields of nursing may include inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, emergency (ER), intensive care (ICU), obstetrics (OB), float pool (FP), Community Health Nurse, and psychiatric.
Work experience reflecting knowledge of current nursing principles, practices, procedures, standards of care required to provide nursing care. Work experience reflecting knowledge of hospital policy and procedures relating to patient care. Work experience managing patient care in varying medical situations.
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression based on qualification standards regulated by Office of Personnel Management for the occupation in the organization.
Additional Requirements - In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, all applicants must meet one of the education or experience requirements as listed below:
Applicants must meet one of the following to be considered at the GS-09 level:
- 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing developmental nursing work that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. See descriptions of specialized experience; OR
- 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree. 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; OR
- Combination of professional nursing experience and graduate education that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-09 grade level.
- 2½ full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to completion of the requirements for a doctoral degree, Ph.D or equivalent. 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; OR
- 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service performing work that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position as described in the vacancy announcement; OR
- Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-10 grade level.
- Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education OR
- 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level in the Federal service performing work that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position as described in the vacancy announcement; OR
- Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-11 grade level.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing work that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position as described in the vacancy announcement.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing work that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position as described in the vacancy announcement.
- Resume complete in USAJOBS
- Responses to Questionnaire
- Applicable Supporting Documentation (see Required documents section in this announcement for more details) including OF 306 Addendum
- Selectee(s) are required to be immunized against Measles and Rubella and provide documentation prior to or at the time of their start date. Special consideration may be allowed to individuals who are allergic to a component of the vaccine or are currently pregnant. Selectee(s) must have documented immunity to
- Selectee(s) may be required to satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary 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 travel and must possess a valid driver's license.
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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (602) 364-5219. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority. The following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. 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.
BENEFITS:
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/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. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit:
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/JobsAtIHS/doc/ctap.doc
http://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 Clinical Nurse/Nurse Specialist), performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements.
Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Pre-Employment Clearance
If you are selected, 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 be terminated after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:41:08 GMT
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