Practical Nurse
Location: Redstone Arsenal Alabama
Description: Department of the Army is at the momment seeking for Practical Nurse right now, this occupation will be placed in Alabama. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military! operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
This position is located at the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Command Group, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Moving expenses will not be paid. DUTIES:
As a Practical Nurse you will:
Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
Coordinate and facilitate care coordination, communicates relevant information according to the medical plan of care and nursing assessment, and documents accordingly in the health record.
Perform behavioral health screenings.
Educate patients and family members on childcare and school requirements for children on medications as well as perform immunization screening! and review to select required immunizations, correct dosages,! and routes of administration.
Administer medications via various routes. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Licensure: A current license to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in a State or territory of the United States or District of Columbia OR must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.
Specialized Experience: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-05) requiring application of the knowledge, skil! ls, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which includes providing individualized nursing care to patients; administering medication via various routes; screening and reviewing immunization records; and/or performing routine procedures such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and/or application of bandages.
Other Requirements:
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If you are a male AND if you were born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of pay is required.
You may be required to serve one year in a trial/probationary status.
Personnel Security Investigation required.
This position is subject to annua! l seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for ! appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of employment for certain Civilian positions identified as Critical under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program) requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Curre! nt Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion. Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP co! nsideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is ! within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits . OTHER INFORMATION:
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf .
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinu! ed service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1)! or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement This is a Career Program (CP) 53 position.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 08:26:53 GMT