Summary
This position serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner for the Pawnee Indian Health Center in Pawnee, OK. The incumbent serves as a member of the health care team who provides primary health care for patients of all age groups. This position reports to the Clinical Director of the facility.
**SIGN ON BONUS OF $10,000 MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR NEW FEDERAL EMPLOYEE WITH (2) YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT.
**OPEN UNTIL FILLED POSITION**
Duties
- Provides primary health care to patients of all ages.
- Performs management of chronic health problems and other ambulatory care services in specialty clinics.
- Performs diagnostic services, which include securing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and x-ray results in order to define health problems and ascertain therapy required.
- Identifies and manages both minor and serious acute and chronic illnesses.
- Formulates and implements plans of care which may involve various treatment modalities, and prescription of medications.
- Documents data, patient assessment and care plan in acceptable form in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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 medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
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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.
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):
Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.
Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the , , , or an accrediting body recognized by the at the time the degree was obtained.Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position: Family Practice.
Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the . In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.
Basic Requirement for the GS-09 Grade Level:Your resume demonstrate at least one (1) full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level) and possess a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program. Examples of professional nursing experience: performing diagnostic services that include securing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and x-ray results in order to define health problems and ascertain therapy required; performing therapeutic and emergency care procedures which include dispensing medications, giving injections, administering oxygen, providing wound care, applying cast and splints, performing minor surgical operations and carrying out resuscitative measures in life threatening situations.
OR
Master's degree in professional nursing.
Basic Requirement for the GS-11 Grade Level:
Your resume demonstrate at least one (1) full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level) and possess a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program. Examples of professional nursing experience: performing therapeutic and emergency care procedures which include dispensing medications, giving injections, administering oxygen, providing wound care, applying cast and splints, performing minor surgical operations and carrying out resuscitative measures in life threatening situations; performing management of chronic health problems and other ambulatory care services in specialty clinics.
OR
Successfully completion of a PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
Basic Requirement for the GS-12 Grade Level:
In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) or more full years of professional nursing experience (equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level). Examples of professional nursing experience: independently performing examinations, assessments, diagnosis and treatment of conditions within the accepted service unit standing orders for Nurse Practitioners and other mid-level providers; such standing orders for Nurse Practitioners include performing diagnostic services which include securing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and x-ray results in order to define health problems and ascertain therapy required.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and Veterans' Preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see . Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.
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Required Documents
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: . When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: .
Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
**These positions are open until filled. The initial cut off date for certificate of eligibles will be 09/16/2024. Subsequent certificates will be pulled every 2 weeks until the positions are filled. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) on the initial cut off date and subsequent cut off dates. The announcement is subject to be pulled offline once a selection has been made.**
Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for eight months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
