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Army Medical Command |
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Ft. Wainwright, AK
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License/Certification Required |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Army Medical Command
Job Announcement Number:
WTEV08473917D
Clinical Nurse
SALARY RANGE: 51,763.00 - 65,731.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Sunday, January 13, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0610-9/9POSITION INFORMATION: - Temporary Position Not to Exceed: 4 Years -- Full Time
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - AK - Ft. Wainwright
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!
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.
Organization(s):
MEDDAC-AK, Department of Primary Care, Fort Wainwright, Alaska - Eligible for 24% Cost of Living Allowance
About the Position: RELOCATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizen
Send Mail to:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
For questions about this job:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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WTEV08473917D
Clinical Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule This position has a positive education requirement. On your resume, list the highest level of education completed, major, name of school, year degree awarded and GPA. If you are not already working in this series or a series with similar education requirements, your resume must include a list of courses, number of credit hours per course and the total number of credit hours completed. At the time of selection, applicants will be required to submit copies of their official transcript, certificates, licenses or other qualifying credentials. Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of professional nursing theories, procedures and techniques used in the care and treatment of patients ranging from 3 days old to geriatrics; knowledge of procedures to include but not limited to flexible sigmoidoscopies, vasectomies, pap smears, mole and wart removals, and IUD placements; knowledge of the nursing process; skill and ability to develop, implement and revise a nursing care plan that meets the needs of the patient; skill and ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan and care provided; skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as pulse oximeter, suction equipment, tympanic thermometer, endoscopic scopes and equipment, oxygen tank, scope washers, vital sign machine, EKG machine and emergency resuscitative equipment; operational knowledge of the administrative procedures of the clinic necessary to perform administrative duties when assigned; knowledge of general and complex nursing procedures including venipuncture, suctioning, IV fluids, patient positioning, preparing and obtaining biopsies for examination, preparing rooms for procedures; knowledge of procedures to prepare patients and assist the provider with tests, examinations, treatments, procedures and injections; knowledge of laboratory procedures and protocols; skill in collecting a variety of samples with ability to interpret values and initiate appropriate action; knowledge of pharmaceutical agents and their desired effects in order to recognize adverse effects and take appropriate corrective measures; knowledge of a variety of diseases/disorders, procedures, the normal course of treatment, anticipated complications and indicated therapeutic intervention; knowledge of established clinic, hospital and JCAHO requirements for clinical and documentation protocols for safety, infection control, quality improvement, etc; skill and ability to provide care to a large number of patients, to identify abnormal or emergency conditions and to modify the plan of care concurrent with provider's orders; and skill in assessing patients who have walked-in or phoned for assistance.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.Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmlOn your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating.Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.A medical examination is required.Child Care Criminal History background checks may be required prior to movement to position.Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.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 may claim Military Spouse Preference.Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.One year trial/probationary period may be required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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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.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
WTEV08473917D
Clinical Nurse
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - AK - Ft. Wainwright
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Performs the full range of professional nursing duties for primary care patients. Assigns nursing staff to patient care duties based on scope of practice, competency level and available personnel. Monitors and oversees nursing staff performance to assure work and nursing care is accomplished in a timely and safe manner. Provides advice, assistance, counsel and instruction to nursing personnel. Ensures appropriate patient education and documentation occurs during shift. Assesses the patient's and/or family's learning needs and the patient's and/or family's abilities and readiness to learn. Independently teaches patient and family about procedures, medications, disease processes and diagnosis. Documents patient assessment, allergies, vital signs, patient and/or significant other's knowledge of the procedure, patient responses (positive and negative), instructions/teaching and patient's understanding.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
WTEV08473917D
Clinical Nurse
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insuranceCompetitive salariesGenerous retirement programsPaid holidays, sick leave, and vacation timeFlexible work environment and alternate work schedulesPaid employment related training and educationPossible student loan repaymentPayment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicableBonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Click here for more information. 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.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdfSalary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.This position is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of four years.Pay retention may be offered to successful applicants for positions at overseas locations. For this provision to apply to employees already overseas, the selected individual would have to require a permanent change of station move and would have to be selected as a result of a recruitment effort that had been extended outside of the overseas command involved.Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized.
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