Practical Nurse - Cass Lake IHS

Practical Nurse

Department of Health And Human Services

Indian Health Service

Open & closing dates

02/16/2018 to 12/31/2018

Salary

$29,847 to $48,385 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 4 - 6

Work schedule

Multiple Schedules

Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types

Locations

Cass Lake, MN Few vacancies

Red Lake, MN Few vacancies

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Duties

Summary

Become a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Health Service (IHS) employees are considerate in our care, creative in our approach, enthusiastic about our work and compassionate with our patients.

Our lifestyle is adventurous, community oriented and focused on service and problem solving as part of a professional interdisciplinary team. Join us in improving the health outcomes of 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Region, Bemidji Area Office, Nursing Department, Red Lake Service Unit, Red Lake, MN and Cass Lake Service Unit, Cass Lake, MN. The purpose of the position is to provide direct patient care to patients with a variety of medical, surgical, pediatric, women's health, and health maintenance needs

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: These positions are eligible to be filled through Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority [DHA]. The Direct Hire Authority has been authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Part 337, Subpart B, Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations [5 CFR]. If filled utilizing DHA, the following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The "rule of three," Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the Direct Hire process. Indian Preference does apply.

This positon is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MP) proceedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-18-BJ-10086363-ESEP/MP; for eligiblity requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply seperately for each announcement in order to be considered.

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants 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. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

Provides age specific nursing care services to ambulatory care clinical, general medical, surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, neonatal, intensive care/critical care and emergency room patients.

Prepares and administers following physician order for medication both orally and by intramuscular injection, performs catheterization, changes, changes surgical dressings, suctioning and irrigates body offices.

Screens by obtaining vital signs, gross and subtle observations and facts regarding patient treatment and progress; documents assessment on patient record.

Prepares patients and family education, (Medication use, activities, diet, self-care and assists wit special to simple tests and procedures)

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

6

Additional Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/491730500