This position is located at Shiprock Service Unit. Nursing Services Branch, Maternal Child Health. The position serves as support staff, responsible for the prioritizing of tasks as assigned under the supervision of licensed professional nursing staffing, utilizing universal precautions to ensure a safe, clean and orderly environment conducive to the delivery of nursing care. Incumbent is under the general supervision of the Supervisory Clinical Nurse.

Duties

Provides nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with established unit policy; Provides basic nursing care to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries; obtains and records patient information. Assists in admitting and discharging patients; assist in post mortem care. Reports and observes the patient's change of condition and reactions; communicates with the nurse in charge. Assists health care providers. Collects and provides care of specimens with assistance. Assists patient in Activities of Daily Living (ADL); Adheres to confidentiality polices and the Privacy Act. Maintains a courteous and professional caring attitude when in contact with patients. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement program; assists the Nursing staff in orientation of new personnel. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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): Apply and use Preston Standard for Nursing Assistant Series, 0621 in conjunction with the Preston Standard Group coverage standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions. Apply and use OPM Qual Standard 0621 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/nursing-assistant-series-0621/ In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For GS-05 Grade Level - Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for positions at the GS-05: Candidates must have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service. Examples include performing nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility. OR Successful completion of 4-years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses in practical nursing or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position. Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid performing duties such as: Providing personal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording, and reporting changes in their behavior, and providing reassurance and encouragement. Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients. 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

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 Shiprock Service Unit Hwy 491 N PO Box 160 Shiprock, NM 87420 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]