The position is located in the Division of Nursing Services within the Oklahoma City Area to include the Claremore Indian Hospital, Lawton Indian Hospital, Ambulatory Nursing Services. The work is performed in the Outpatient nursing unit of the hospital. The Practical Nurse performs a variety of nursing tasks that require specialized and non- standard procedural knowledge and skills specific to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of injuries and illnesses.

Duties

Consults with charge nurse on all unusual findings when participating in developing or implementing plan of patient care. Participates in providing basic health care teaching to patients, family members or surrogates. Establishes and maintains good interpersonal working relationships with patients, families, visitors and other hospital personnel. Shares in the responsibility for the maintenance of patient records. Records observations relative to patient condition, nursing intervention and patient reaction. Participates in patient and family teaching regarding personal hygiene, health habits and home care. Administers medication under the supervision of a professional nurse. Incumbent may administer prescribed medications by oral, subcutaneous and with certification, intravenous routes. Dosages requiring computation, and such drugs as insulin, pitocin, heparin, cortisone and others must be verified with the professional nurse or physician for accuracy prior to administration.

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): 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. Applicants who meet the licensure requirement are considered fully qualified for GS-3. 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. 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. 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-07: Providing nursing duties to patients; observing changing conditions in patients and updating care plan; providing support for patient care plan and discharge objectives; performing treatment procedures for patients; works with Infection Control Nurse to schedule employee health clinics; assists with infection surveillance activities; collect data from sources and provides reports; supports performance improvement, quality management, and infection control initiatives. 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

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Claremore Service Unit 101 S Moore Claremore, OK 74017 US
• Name: Raquel Sells
• Phone: 918-282-6049
• Email: [email protected]