What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Indian Health Service?
This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.
This position is a Practical Nurse, Division of Nursing, located at the White Earth Service Unit, White Earth, MN. This position reports to the Director of Nursing or designee.
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):
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-4 and 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:
For GS-5 and above: 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required.
Examples of Nursing Experience
GS-04: Administer medication both orally and by intra-muscular injections; report and record vital signs; prepare patient for special laboratory tests; set up and manage specialized equipment.
GS-05: Recognize need for and institute emergency measures when indicated; perform catheterizations, changes surgical dressing, perform suctions; administer vitamins, antibiotics, immunizations and corticosteroids.
GS-06: Assist with escorting/transporting patients' to various service areas in the health center; instruct patients' role in various procedures and assist with chaperoned examinations; reinforce patient teaching given by the professional nurse and medical staff; administer oral medications, perform subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; maintain immunization inventory including ordering, logging, and reporting.
OR
Education/Training
For GS-4: 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.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is a Practical Nurse, Division of Nursing, located at the White Earth Service Unit, White Earth, MN. This position reports to the Director of Nursing or designee.
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):
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-4 and 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.
For GS-5 and above: 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required.
Examples of Nursing Experience
GS-04: Administer medication both orally and by intra-muscular injections; report and record vital signs; prepare patient for special laboratory tests; set up and manage specialized equipment.
GS-05: Recognize need for and institute emergency measures when indicated; perform catheterizations, changes surgical dressing, perform suctions; administer vitamins, antibiotics, immunizations and corticosteroids.
GS-06: Assist with escorting/transporting patients' to various service areas in the health center; instruct patients' role in various procedures and assist with chaperoned examinations; reinforce patient teaching given by the professional nurse and medical staff; administer oral medications, perform subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; maintain immunization inventory including ordering, logging, and reporting.
OR
Education/Training
For GS-4: 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.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Responsibilities:
- Provides age specific nursing care services to ambulatory care clinics, 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 surgical dressings, suctioning and irrigates body orifices.
- Screens by obtaining vital signs, gross and subtle observations and facts regarding patient treatment and progress; documents assessment on patient record.
- Prepares patients for special laboratory tests, examinations, and treatments. Sets up and manages specialized equipment such as suction, oxygen, EKG and a variety of drainage tubes; labels tissue. Specimens.
- Provides patient and family education. (Medication use, activities, diet, self-care and assists with special to simple tests and procedures).
Salary : $45,420
