ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE
Company: Indian Health Service
Location: Rock Hill
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The purpose of this position is to provide direct and
comprehensive primary, preventive, and therapeutic medical and
nursing care accrosss the patient life span, i.e., geriatric,
adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients and their
families. Responsibilities Conducts a health and developmental
history from the patient and/or family member and performs a
physical examination. Orders and performs screenings and diagnostic
tests and procedures and interprets test results and analyzes all
collected data discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to
identify all stages of health care needs. Makes diagnosis and
decisions concerning medical and nursing care needs. Prescribe
medications as delineated in the approved clinical privileges for a
variety of symptoms and illnesses. Meet with other health
professionals to develop treatment protocols, standards of practice
and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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. 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. 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):
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 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia
Educational Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for
Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at
the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing
School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of
Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals
who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Advanced Practice Nurse
Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants
must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an
accredited educational program in the area of expertise or
specialty indicated by the position. Areas of specialties for
positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia,
Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery,
Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology,
Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health,
Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the
position. AND Licensure: For all grade levels and positions,
applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure
Examination (external link). 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.
Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse
Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be
licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in
the clinical specialty required by the position. In addition to the
Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications
stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate
1 year of specialized experience that has equipped me with the
particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform
the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related
to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11
level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy
announcement. Examples Include: provide direct and comprehensive
primary, preventive and therapeutic medical and nursing care for
patients, as well as counseling and/or coordinating services and
participating with other disciplines in reviewing the program.
Taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and
ordering laboratory studies during clinic visits. May carry out
special procedures such as giving injections or other medication,
apply or change dressing, or suture minor laceration. 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 This position has an education requirement.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or
a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed,
and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the
application package. Official transcripts will be required from all
selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance
and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to
receive credit for that education. For further information, visit
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to
positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers,
and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on
duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an
exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing
for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will
provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and
instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how
to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. This
position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include
remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling.
These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS
Workplace Flexibilities policy.
https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240
days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this
announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6
or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years
they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer
newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related
previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military
service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate
at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation
incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement
will be required. This position meets the criteria specified in
pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned
Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the
duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply
online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in
order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS
Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: https://www.usphs.gov/.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps
(NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health
disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring
process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring
priorities and availability of funds. For additional information
please visit: For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC
- https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps -
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position is
being announced concurrently under Direct Hiring Authorities.
Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-NA-12433381-DH;
for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply
separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
Keywords: Indian Health Service, Rock Hill , ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE, Healthcare , Rock Hill, South Carolina
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