Advanced Practice Nurse

US Department of Health and Human Services
Lawton, OK, United States
Permanent
Part-time

Summary

This position serves as an Advanced Practice Nurse (Women's Health) for the Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, OK. The incumbent serves as a member of the health care team who provides direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic health care to women.

This position reports to the Clinical Director of the facility.

Duties

  • Orders and / or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies, x-rays, ultrasounds, fetal monitoring, etc.)
  • Provides surveillance of medical regimens for pregnant women, recognizing when to refer the patient to a physician or other health area team member.
  • Performs minor surgical and invasive procedures i.e., insertion and / or removal of birth control capsules and / or implants.
  • Makes diagnosis and decisions concerning medical and nursing care needs of the patient, formulates and implements a plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribes medications, consults with other health care providers.
  • 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.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

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.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit .

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

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) :

EDUCATION

Nursing Degree : 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 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School : Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Advanced Practice Nursing Degree : 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 - Women's Health.

LICENSURE

RN License : Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination AND applicants 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.

Advanced Practice Nurse License : Applicants 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 - Women's Health.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

GS-12 : Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and / or tasks : Experience in the ability to assess and treat acute minor illnesses such as UTIs, ability to assess, treat and counsel on STDs, ability to counsel patients in family planning and birth control measures.

Experience in counseling infertility in patients including scheduling and performing routine tests and providing education and support.

Performing colposcopy and ultrasound evaluation, experience in obstetrical and gynecological physical evaluations. Experience in evaluating patients for sexual abuse and experience in performing sexual assault exams.

Experience in diagnosing and treating changes in menstruation.

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.

Click here to view vacancy questions : . All documents above MUST be received by 11 : 59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 12 / 31 / 2024, to be considered.

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.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11 : 59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date : 12 / 31 / 2024

The first Cut-off date for receipt / referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 5 days after the JOA open date.

Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period.

After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.

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