Job Listing: Practical Nurse (MOTHER/BABY UNIT)
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - NC - Fayetteville 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):
NURSING/PATIENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF NURSING, MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING, SERVICE, BIRTHING UNIT, FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
About the Position: Knowledge of high risk delivery situations and the ability to appropriately intervene and obtain assistance. Practical knowledge of and skill sufficient to understand nursing principles, practices and procedures; conditions commonly encountered in day-to-day practice and problems that occur less frequently; normal conditions as well as common problems and unusual complications essential to the delivery of safe, comprehensive and holistic nursing care to women, fetuses, newborns, and families; patient care plans, maternal-child health equipment; and medical materials and supplies to carry out nursing care to the antepartum, delivering, postpartum mother and newborn infant.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Shift work is required. (0700-1900; 1900-0730; 0700-1530; 1500-2330; 2300-0700; Rotating Shift, weekends, and holidays)
LPN License and BLS Certificate required.
Pre-appointment physical and drug testing required.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. All U. S. citizens.
Major Duties
Serves as Practical Nurse in the special care area of Labor and Delivery, accomplishing a wide range of complex nursing tasks. Responsible for the provision of diagnostic and treatment procedures to antepartum, delivering and postpartum patients. Participates in the initial assessment and treatment of the newborn as required by the specific assignment. Observes patient's changing conditions and participates in updating patient care plans throughout the course consistent with recognized nursing standards and in accordance with appropriate nursing care and prescribed medical treatment. Observes and documents all pertinent data regarding the physical and emotional status of patients. Provides instructions to the patient and significant other on preoperative and post-operative procedures when patient is going to have a cesarean section.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: Current LPN / LVN License a State or territory of US or DC - cite on resumeAll 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. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application.
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. Must maintain a license as a practical nurse as a condition of employment.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the basic requirements above, applicants must possess one year experience equivalent to the GS 5 level.
Regardless of the method that is used to apply, applicants must provide the following:
1. Position and job announcement number (MD-DHL-08-786).
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-06 and above: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade. Graduate education or an internship meets the experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position.Other Requirements:
Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. Position is designated as Emergency Essential. 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.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.
Date Posted: April 8, 2008
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Army | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Morganton | |
| Experience:Any | State: North Carolina | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:28655 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 34,200.00 - 44,462.00 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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