Nurse

Forest Corporation
US - Arkansas - Ozark
December 15, 2024

SummaryTHIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL EXPIRE EVERY 90 DAYS. IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN CONSIDERATION, APPLICANTS MUST RESUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS.

The incumbent is responsible for administering a comprehensive Community Health Care program within the assigned Job Corps Center, providing a variety of health care functions such as assessment, treatment, counseling and education to a student population with diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

This job is open to

The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U. S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

VideosDuties

Administers a comprehensive community health care program providing primary health care to students at the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.
Maintains a system of medical records, accident forms, and preparation of reports (narrative and/or statistical) as required. Ensures adherence to all Privacy Act requirements are met.
May serve as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for various contracts which include supplies and/or services related to the health and wellness of the student population.
Maintains proper safeguards for the storage of critical supplies, such as controlled substances, in accordance with all existing regulations. Arranges for maintenance of the dispensary and equipment.
Holds regularly scheduled sick call; provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness; administers medications and treatments in accordance with authorized physicians Standing Orders.
Provides primary care for trauma cases, including suturing; emergency care; and management of chronic health problems.
Makes referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services based upon assessment of the students physical and/or emotional needs.
Counsels, educates, and trains students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of pregnancy, STDs, and HIV; nutrition and exercise; and specified information on illnesses and disease prevention.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

Must be a U. S. Citizen or National.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable). Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Basic Requirement:

GS-11:

Registration: 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 to practice. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also meet one of the following requirements:

Possession of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

OR

At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

Professional nursing experience is defined as one or more of the following: Administering primary health care for illnesses, injuries, dental and mental health problems. Providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness. Administering medications and treatments in accordance to authorized physicians orders. Providing follow-up care and making referrals based on assessment.

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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

EducationRequired, in addition to the above:

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.

Additional information

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and the dates when applications are due for these locations can be found at /fsoutreach. gdcii. com/Outreach.

For additional information about the duties of these positions please contact Sandra McNeill at sandra. g. mcneill@usda. gov

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates mu.

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