This position is located within the Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU) in Winnebago, NE. The incumbent of thisposition will be required to work shifts (days, evenings, and weekends). The incumbent serves as a Nurse, Infection Preventionist, and Employee Health advocate as well as ensuring safety and environment of care for the facility are sustained in compliance with accreditation standards.

Duties

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients based on nursing assessment and on the physician's medical plan of care. Provide Employee health education to staff and contractors regarding immunizations, infectious disease practices through education and training Provides oversite of general health, infections and any environmental conditions that may expose staff and clients to infectious diseases and vectors, conduct infectious disease investigations and assure treatment and care is completed. Oversees and monitors the implementation of the facility's accreditation program for quality and safety. Provides reports and educates staff including trainings.

Requirements

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): Nurse Series 0610 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-11: I have at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. Examples Include: Experience with healthcare policy development and implementation of professional nursing, infection control and employee health. OR I have successfully completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) 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/.

Contacts

• Address Great Plains Area 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]