PRACTICAL NURSE

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Job Title:PRACTICAL NURSE

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:U.S. Army Medical Command

Job Announcement Number:MD-DHL-12-3459

SALARY RANGE:	$31,315.00 to $40,706.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Wednesday, December 21, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0620-05
POSITION INFORMATION:	- – This is a Permanent position. — Full Time

DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: CO – Fort CarsonView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	US Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Challenge Yourself – Be an Army Civilian – Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
You will prepare and administer prescribed medications by various routes. You will monitor patients for reactions to medications and take appropriate action. You will assist and/or perform specialized and therapeutic procedures by preparing instruments and rooms for procedures, preparing and positioning patients, and setting up specialized equipme…

About the Position: You will serve as a practical nurse in one of several areas of a Medical Treatment Facility performing a variety of treatment procedures and providing nursing care to patients of all ages who are scheduled for treatment of illness, minor surgical procedures, and/or preventive health care.

Moving expenses are not authorized for this position.

Organization(s):
MEDDAC, Dept of Emergency Medicine, Acute Care Clinic, Ft Carson CO

Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

You may check your status at: http://medcell.army.mil

All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

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DUTIES:

You will prepare and administer prescribed medications by various routes. You will monitor patients for reactions to medications and take appropriate action. You will assist and/or perform specialized and therapeutic procedures by preparing instruments and rooms for procedures, preparing and positioning patients, and setting up specialized equipment. You will perform a variety of diagnostic procedures. You will perform various emergency procedures determining the nature of all emergencies and then take immediate and appropriate action. You will conduct patient/family teaching. You will instruct patients in sound health practices.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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General Schedule

Basic Requirements:

1. LICENSURE: Must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurse in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. You MUST cite this information on your resume.

2. Specialized Experience: One year of experience in the same or similar work, equivalent to at least the next lower level requiring application of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which involves all aspects of patient care (such as: vital signs, injections, EKG, nebulizer treatments, medication administration, etc) and medical knowledge as required by the licensure as a practical nurse.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management’s basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required.

A medical examination is required.

Immunization screening is required.

Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

The Department of the Army 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 servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

You must include the announcement number on your application.

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.

BENEFITS:

The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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To successfully claim veteran’s preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

Other Advantages: Ft. Carson combines scenic beauty, pleasant residential areas, and cultural activities to satisfy every taste. It is an unusually well-rounded military community which offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. World-class ski resorts are available within a short 2 1/2 hour drive, golf courses and biking trails are available on the installation as well as in the surrounding community. Numerous colleges and universities are available for continuing education.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You may send your resume via surface mail to: PECH-NCR-B CHRA NC Region Process Center, MEDCELL – Lauren Bjerregaard, Rock Island Arsenal, Bldg. 102, Rock Island, IL 61299

You may email your resume to: USARMY.RIA.CHRA.MBX.medical@mail.mil. You must include Job Announcement Number on the subject line.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.

Must provide documents for credentialing for health care positions.

All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Lauren Bjerregaard
Phone: 309-782-6022
Email: USARMY.RIA.CHRA.MBX.medi
cal@mail.mil

Agency Information:
MEDCELL – Lauren Bjerregaard
Rock Island Arsenal, Bldg. 102
Rock Island, IL
61299

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once this announcement closes, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the experience and/or education requirements found in the vacancy announcement. If you are found to be qualified, your application/resume may be referred to the selecting official for selection. If your application/resume is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted for an interview, however, this is optional. If you are selected, you will receive a tentative job offer.

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