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Summary This position is located at the Pine Ridge Service Unit - Kyle Health Center in Kyle, South Dakota within the Branch of Nursing Services. The purpose of this position is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients of all ages. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Nurse or designee. Responsibilities Obtain and record physiological measurements (BP, T, R, HR, and WT, HT). Assist patients with dressing changes, ambulation, administering medication as prescribed by the provider including PO, IM, IV and respiratory treatments. Provide instructions to patients on disease process, procedures, plan of care, use of equipment, specimens, collection of health maintenance and documents per educational plans and policies. Assist with outpatient antibiotic therapies and treatments; Document observations, measurements, nursing interventions, and outcomes in the medical record. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) 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 a license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse. If licensure is not obtained during the probationary period 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. Travel may be required; therefore, incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license. 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. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BASIC REQUIREMENTS Licensure Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurses in a State or territory of the United States or the 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, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES GS-04 & ABOVE Experience Qualifying experience includes nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as: Providing pre- and post-operative patient care. Observing, recording, and reporting changes in behavior of mentally ill patients. Providing reassurance and encouragement to mentally ill patients. Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients. Setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. GS-04: Six (6) months of nursing experience performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Dressing changes, ambulation, administering medications as prescribed by the provider including PO, IM, IV, and respiratory treatments; Check equipment for completeness and proper functioning prior to use; Clean exam rooms after patient care; and prepare and stock exam rooms. GS-05: One (1) year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Obtain and record patient vitals; Follow protocols for collecting, labeling and transporting of specimens, performing EKG's, phlebotomy, specimen swabbing, blood glucose and other point of care testing competencies; Provide instructions to patients on disease process, procedures, plan of care, use of equipment, and laboratory results; and assist with ordering medical supplies. GS-06: One (1) year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assist with outpatient antibiotic therapies and treatment; Perform nursing reassessments independently to update initial patient care plan based on immediate patient needs and updates care based on changes in health status and reassessments with oversight of the Registered Nurse; Document observations, measurements, nursing interventions, and outcomes for the assigned patient in their medical record using appropriate forms and formats (EHR). - - OR - - EDUCATION/TRAINING (GS-04 only) Successful completion of a program in practical nursing of a least 9 months duration combined with 1-year of nursing assistant experience; or Successful completion of a 2-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college, or college or university in practical nursing. 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 If you are using education to qualify for this position, 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. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. This position has promotion potential to the GS-06 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied. This position is being announced concurrently under the Direct Hire Authority procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GP-12471463-DH for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.