Practical Nurse
As a Practical Nurse you will perform the following duties:
Provides a range of standard patient care, under the guidance of a Supervisory Nurse Manager Provides daily nursing care as needed in Medical Housing Units (MHU) and notifies Physician, or Advanced practice provider (APP) of any abnormal findings Assesses patients' needs and assists with the development of appropriate nursing care plan to facilitate optimal treatment and outcome Ensures that medical orders are implemented in a timely manner Responds to emergency medical calls as assigned and provides emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as directed Minimum
Qualifications:
At least one year of the nursing experience that is equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service. Qualifying experience includes nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures. Providing pre- and post-operative patient care Observing, recording, and reporting changes in behavior of mentally ill patients Providing reassurance and encouragement to mentally ill patients Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities:
including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients Setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus Licensure:
You must possess a permanent, full, and unrestricted license as a Practical or Vocational nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Licensure must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during term of employment. Continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
BLS Certification:
You must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare provider certification. Certification must be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services. You must be able to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Work Schedule:
Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and nights. On-Call:
Must be willing to participate in the emergency on-call process, to include duty hours, after duty hours, designated holidays or other times as directed. Language Proficiency:
You must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English fluently. Bilingual communication capability is preferred. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
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. Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides a range of standard patient care, under the guidance of a Supervisory Nurse Manager Provides daily nursing care as needed in Medical Housing Units (MHU) and notifies Physician, or Advanced practice provider (APP) of any abnormal findings Assesses patients' needs and assists with the development of appropriate nursing care plan to facilitate optimal treatment and outcome Ensures that medical orders are implemented in a timely manner Responds to emergency medical calls as assigned and provides emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as directed Minimum
Qualifications:
At least one year of the nursing experience that is equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service. Qualifying experience includes nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures. Providing pre- and post-operative patient care Observing, recording, and reporting changes in behavior of mentally ill patients Providing reassurance and encouragement to mentally ill patients Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities:
including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients Setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus Licensure:
You must possess a permanent, full, and unrestricted license as a Practical or Vocational nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Licensure must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during term of employment. Continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
BLS Certification:
You must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare provider certification. Certification must be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services. You must be able to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Work Schedule:
Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and nights. On-Call:
Must be willing to participate in the emergency on-call process, to include duty hours, after duty hours, designated holidays or other times as directed. Language Proficiency:
You must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English fluently. Bilingual communication capability is preferred. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
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. Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $50,598 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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