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Advance Practice Nurse (Psychiatric)Department of Health And Human ServicesIndian Health ServiceOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/03/2019 to 05/09/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 12
##### Salary
$95,445 to $124,083 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Lawton, OK 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- Videos- DutiesSummaryThis position is located within the Behavioral Health Department of
the Lawton Indian Hospital, Lawton, OK. The incumbent provides
clinical psychiatric advance practice nursing services to the
patient population of the Lawton Service Unit. This position is
supervised by the Clinical Director.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesTakes complete health and psychiatric history from the patient
and/or family member.
Performs physical examination of the patient.
Orders and performs screening and diagnostic testing and procedures
(lab studies, electrocardiograms, etc.)
Performs mental status examinations on psychiatric patients,
determines appropriate level of care, and documents clear findings
in the patients medical record.
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through
continuing education, staff meetings,and workshops.Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12
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- RequirementsConditions of EmploymentSelectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959Background 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. You will receive
instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints and background
investigation documentation. 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.This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630,
requiring contact or control over Indian children. Upon tentative
selection, selectee will be requested to complete, sign, and submit
the Addendum to OF-306, Child Care & Indian Child Care Worker
Position form. 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. Seasonal Influenza immunization is required for civilian
health care facility staff working in Indian Health Service health
care facilities.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.You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern
Standard Time) of the closing date: 05/09/2019QualificationsTo 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.For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you
are using education to meet all or part of the qualification
requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an
itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent
information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter
hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
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 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.
Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must
have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. 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.
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-12: one year of specialized experience that has equipped me with
the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully
perform the duties of the position. Examples Include: Performs
comprehensive physical assessment within limitations of psychiatric
health care on mental status and neurological exam. Prescribes
psychotropic and related medications based on patient's diagnosis.You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the
closing date of the announcement. 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).EducationWhen there is a positive education requirement, or you are using
education to qualify as a substitution for experience, transcripts
(unofficial) are required at the time of application to verify that
you meet the educational requirement or substitution.
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/accreditationForeign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign
colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you
must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a
private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign
education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to
that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit
has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or
university. For further information, visit:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationAdditional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days
from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this
announcement.Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per
pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served
as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal
employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal
experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited
service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn
annual leave is earned.This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of
the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned
Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within
the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion
announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For
more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at:
https://www.usphs.gov/. For questions concerning Commissioned Corps
please contact LCDR Dotson Frank at 405/951-3741.The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps
(NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health
disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring
process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities
and availability of funds. For additional information please
visit:
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps -
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorpsIHS - Operated Properties are tobacco freeHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum
qualifications required and on the extent to which your application
shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities
associated with this position. To determine if you are qualified for
this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation
will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in
the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your
responses to the assessment questions.
You will be further evaluated/rated based on the information
provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that
relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment
questions to determine your competency in the following:- - Medical Documentation
- Pharmacology
- Primary Care
- Therapy and CounselingYou will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the
assessment questionnaires. If after reviewing your resume and
responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that
you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you may
lose consideration.The following links below provide information on how you may be
eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran,
qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a
disability, please refer to the following links below for additional
guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection
priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum
qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well
qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP
eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce
Restructuring Career Transition website at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required
Documents" section of this announcement.Veterans , i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) -
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) -
http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/ctap.doc
Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) -
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled -
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/Click here to view vacancy questions:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10493874. All
documents above MUST be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
of the closing date of, 05/09/2019, to be considered.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsRequired Documentation for Eligibility and Preference:
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.
Licensure - Must submit a copy of your current, valid,
active, unrestricted license from a State or territory of the
United States or the District of Columbia. License must show
expiration date.
Transcripts - Must be provided if substituting education for
experience and/or if education is required for this position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts
will be required before entrance on duty.
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:
https://www.bia.gov/sites/bia.gov/files/assets/public/raca/onlineforms/pdf/IndianPref1076-0160Exp3-31-21.pdf.
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.
Veterans Preference:If claiming Veteran's Preference provide
a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point
Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application
(http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdffill/SF15.pdf) along with the
appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information
regarding Veterans Preference visit:
http://www.fedshirevets.gov.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming
CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctapguideline.pdf.
Current or former Federal employee: Include your most recent
SF-50 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50.
Noncompetitive eligibles: submit additional documents to
prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy.
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.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 ApplyTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package. See required documents below.Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing
USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and
upload required documents.
Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click
the Submit Application button to submit your application.
Applications must be received by the closing date of the
announcement to receive consideration.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account,
in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for
the status.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify the Human
Resources Office (Mary Bear, Mary.Bear@ihs.gov, and/or (580)
354-5524.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be
on a case-by-case basis.For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) found here:
http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.Agency contact informationMary BearPhone(580) 354-5524EmailMary.Bear@ihs.govAddressLawton Service Unit
1515 North Lawrie Tatum Rd
Lawton, OK 73507
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsYou can track the progress of your application package via your
USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs
that your submission was successful once we have received your
on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting
documentation. You will be notified of the status of your
application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a
qualification review of your complete application package. You will
be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any
exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to
conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.
We may verify all information you provide in your resume and
questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check,
and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will
be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this
announcement.You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your
application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their
system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to
activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point
during the application process.If all required documentation is not submitted with your
application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's
responsibility to verify that information and documents entered,
uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not
modify answers submitted by an applicant. Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/532696600. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
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