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Licensed Practical Nurse#####Armed Forces Retirement HomeOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/12/2019 to 09/26/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 07
##### Salary
$20.15 to $26.20 per hour
##### Appointment type
Permanent - Full-time
##### Work schedule
Full-Time - Career/Career ConditionalLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Gulfport, MS 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in Healthcare Services/Armed Forces
Retirement Home (AFRH)/Gulfport, MS. The primary purpose of the
position is to: administer medications to groups of
Residents; accomplish specific nursing care and nursing team-leading
duties; plan and carry out Resident care in compliance with existing
guidelines. Employee establishes priorities and deadlines which the
supervisor may or may not review; employee implements actions
without prompting from the supervisor.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThis opportunity is also open to Status eligibles under Announcement
19-AFRH-132. Please refer to that announcement for details on
open period, eligibility, and how to apply.As a GS-07 Licensed Practical Nurse, you will:
Perform nursing assignments of a highly specialized nature to
include medication administration and hands on nursing care.
Utilize diagnostic tools (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure
cuff, etc.) to obtain and/or validate observations.
Utilize specialized equipment in the care of residents to
include glucometers, pulse oximetry, lifts, scales, etc.
Identify Resident problems and provides input to the plan of
care.
Administer simple and complex medications via oral,
inter-muscular, subcutaneous, intra-dermal, topical, rectal, and
respiratory routes.
Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential07
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- RequirementsConditions of Employment
Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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applying.
Public Trust background investigation will be required.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private
sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to
full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To
ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates
of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked
per week on your resume.QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this
announcement.Physical Requirements: The work involves long periods of moving
about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring standing,
bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting and repositioning
Residents. Must use proper body mechanics when lifting objects and
use lift equipment for Residents. The work may require considerable
and strenuous physical exertion, such as lifting objects greater the
50 pounds or defending oneself against physical attack.Licensure: LPN- 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 1) a certified or photo copy of the
license, 2) a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or 3) 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 1) the date on which they
applied for a license and 2) the jurisdiction involved. No person
appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary
period if licensure has not been attained.ANDSpecialized experience: For the GS-07, you must have one year
of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and
responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal
service. Specialized experience for this position includes:Nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or
other supervised medical, nursing, or care facility that provided a
practical knowledge of human body structure, and sterile techniques
and procedures.SPECIAL NOTE: Long-term care experience and/or interacting with
geriatric patients is highly desired.EducationAdditional information- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill
one or more vacancies.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- Veterans Preference does not apply to the Direct Hire
Authority.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your
suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the
agency
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify
that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are
exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by
Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that
requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law
requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of
all new hires in the U.S.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug
testing while you occupy the position.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination. An OF-178, Certificate
of Medical Examination will be required if selected for this
position. DO NOT SUBMIT AT TIME OF APPLICATION.
- Selectees will be subject to the AFRH Tuberculosis Surveillance
Program.
- Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the
position. This may include gloves, masks, etc.
- Shift Work: This position is for an evening or night shift
vacancy.
- Because the AFRH’s mission requires uninterrupted, direct human
support and medical care for its Residents, this position is
considered essential for continuing AFRH operations. Therefore, the
incumbent is expected to arrive for duty on time, as scheduled, and
to complete the assigned tour during emergency situations such as
hazardous weather.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online
questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that
your résumé includes detailed information to support your
qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient
evidence in your résumé may result in a “not qualified”
determination.Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following
areas: Technical and Communication.This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority.
Consistent with 5 U.S.C 3304 and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337
Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the
qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for
consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and
ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your
application may be referred to a selecting official for
consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection
interview.If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 92
or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection
priority.This position is being filled through the Medical Direct Hire
Authority (DHA). Applications identified outside this JOA through
supplementary recruitment efforts may be considered before the
selection(s) is/are made.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsA complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question
responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please
note that if you do not provide all required information, as
specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this
position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you
may be eligible).All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by
creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant
experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours
worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you
preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your
résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view résumé tips.VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: Veterans' Preference does
not apply to the Direct Hire Authority however, you are still
encouraged to submit your documentation. Please see applicant guide
for required documentation.LPN 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 1) a certified or
photostatic copy of the license, 2) a notarized statement attesting
to the fact, or 3) 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 1) the date on
which they applied for a license and 2) the jurisdiction involved.
No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the
probationary period if licensure has not been attained.CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a
displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for
eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package
includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive
salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of
vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you
retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing
conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up
to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching
contributions.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at:
https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/PayandBenefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyAFRH has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service
to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal
Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting
and handling applications, and extending job offers.The following instructions outline our application process. You
must complete this application process and submit any required
documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of
this announcement. We are available to assist you during business
hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If
applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on
the announcement's closing date.AFRH provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you
require this for any part of the application and hiring process.To begin, either click the “Create a New Account” button and
follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered,
click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.You will be re-directed to AFRH's CareerConnector system to complete
your application process; answer the online questions, and submit
all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one
of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents.
To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).
Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as
necessary.To complete, you must click the “Finish” button located at the
bottom of the “Application Review” page.To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS
account, select the Application Status link and then select the
more information link for this position. The Details page will
display the status of your application, the documentation received
and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to
this application.To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS
account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.If you are experiencing system issues with your application,
please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at
careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.For additional information on how to apply, please visit the
Partnership for Public Service’s Go Government website.Agency contact informationApplicant Call CenterPhone304-480-7300Fax000-000-0000EmailAFRHINQUIRIES@fiscal.treasury.govAddressAFRH
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