Job Listing: Licensed Practical Nurse
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1 vacancy - HI - Tripler, Ft. Shafter, Kapalama and Camp Smith 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):
D/NURSING, TRIPLER AMC, HI 96859
About the Position: Prepares patients for and administers medications or immunizations and monitors them afterwards for signs of complication or reaction; administers CPR and other resuscitative measures as needed. Draws blood; collects and prepares specimens such as routine urine, stool, sputum and cultures for laboratory analysis. Assists physicians during diagnostic, therapeutic and/or minor surgical procedures by preparing necessary supplies and equipment; drapes, positions, holds the patient and hands instruments and supplies to the physician during the procedure. Prepares patients for tests, examinations, treatment, or minor surgery, assists patients as needed and provides for comfort and safety; regulates patient flow, and directs/moves patients to x-ray rooms or to other treatment locations in the MTF.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
Major Duties
Serves as a practical nurse in one of several areas of a medical Treatment Facility, such as a hospital clinic or ward, operating room, emergency room, outpatient clinic, occupational health clinic, or a similar location. Responsible for a variety of treatment Procedures and the provision of nursing care to patients of all ages who are scheduled for treatment of illness, minor surgical Procedures, preventive health care, and/or pre and post operative care. Prepares and administers prescribed medications by oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes; administers prescribed oxygen and respiratory therapy treatments. Initiates IV's; regulates flow rate and monitors prescribed IV fluids; administers prescribed oxygen and respiratory therapy treatments.How to Apply
Click here for more information. 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: North Central Civilian Personnel Operations Center, Adrion Whitaker, The Department of The Army DAPE-CP-NC (Medcell), ODCS G-1 NCCPOC , 1 RIA, Rock Island, IL 61299 You may fax your resume to: 1 866 879-4468 You may email your resume to: ROCK-NCCPOC.medical@conus.army.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.License/Certification: BLS Certification/Current LPN / LVN License a State or territory of US or DC - 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.
Contact Information:
Adrion Whitaker
Phone: 309-782-5616
Fax: 1 866 879-4468
Email: ROCK-NCCPOC.medical@conus.army.mil
Or write:
Adrion Whitaker
The Department of The Army DAPE-CP-NC (Medcell), ODCS G-1 NCCPOC
1 RIA, Rock Island, IL 61299
Fax: 1 866 879-4468
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Click on link below to view qualification standard.General Schedule Basic Requirements:A. Successful completion of a program in practical nursing in an accredited community college, junior college, or college or university in practical nursing.
B. Must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurse in a State or territory of the United States of the District of Columbia.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the basic requirements above, applicants must possess one year qualifying experience equivalent at the GS-4 level.
Regardless of the method that is used to apply, applicants must provide the following:
1. Position and job announcement number (MD-DHL-08-849).
2. Social security number.
3. Full name, mailing address and day and evening phone numbers.
4. Country of citizenship.
5. Complete dates (month, day, year, hours per week) of any current or previous employment with a complete description of the duties you performed.
6. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please state the highest grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
7. LPN/LVN degree received and the school received from.
8. Reference the state in which currently and actively licensed as a LVN/LPN.
Check application status: https://ncweb.ria.army.mil/aladdin/logins/aladdin1.htm
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.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.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.htmlGS-05: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level, or a 4 year course of study above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to this occupation, or a combination of experience and education.Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching. Work requires standing, stooping, bending, climbing, crawling, and kneeling for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. Worker may lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds and, occasionally heavier items with assistance.Other Requirements:
Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required.Immunization screening 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. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.You must include the announcement number on your application.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.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.
Date Posted: April 8, 2008
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Army | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Waipahu | |
| Experience:Any | State: Hawaii | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:96797 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 26,264.00 - 34,139.00 USD per year
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.If you wish, you may also Submit Your Resume to the Insourced co-branded Resume Submission service, which will make your resume available to all employers in the CareerBuilder.com job search system.
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