Nursing Assistant
Location: Tacoma Washington
Description: Department of the Army is presently looking of Nursing Assistant right now, this career will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. 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.
About the Position:
These positions are located in the Department of Nursing, Coronary Care Stepdown, Ward 2 South at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (Tacoma), Washington. This is one of ArmyÂ's teaching hospitals with 21 Residency Programs and 7 Fellowships, serving thousands of beneficiaries throughout the Pacific Northwest. For more information regarding MAMC please visit the following website: http://www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Moving expenses will not be paid.
DUTIES:
You will obtain patient records and prepare or file all necessary forms. You will obtain and record routine history on patients. You will perform patient check-in procedures to include taking temperatures, obtaining height and weight, and taking blood pressure readings. You will direct parents or guardian to proper office. You will assist receptionist with telephone calls as assigned. You will provide information on clinic policies and procedures. You will set up and adjust equipment and supplies for various examinations and procedures. You will obtain culture specimens and prepare lab slips in screening clinic as directed. You will perform general housekeeping duties. You will clean and prepare exam rooms after each exam for next patient. You will maintain and stock equipment and supplies as specified in offices and treatment rooms.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Requirments: GS-4 applicants must have six months of general work experience and six months of specialized experience directly related to this occupation. Please see "General Experience" and "Specialized Experience" sections directly below for more information.
General Experience: (1) Work that demonstrates the applicantÂ's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processed of the broad subject are of the occupation.
Specialized Experience: 6 months of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-03) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which involves obtaining vital signs and measurements; utilizing a variety of treatment forms, lab request slips, and record keeping forms used in the clinic; answering administrative telephone inquiries and patient family reception and directing; maintaining supply and equipment stock levels; assisting physicians, physician assistants (PA's), nurses, NCOIC, and/or LPN's in obtaining specimens and performing a variety of treatment procedures. Education Substitution: If candidates do not meet the specialized experience requirement listed above, education can be used as a substitution; Successful completion of at least a two year degree in Nursing. Combination: I have some experience as described above, but less than one year of combined General and Specialized experience; and I have more than one year but less than two years of education as described above. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience, both General and Specialized, by 12, then multiply by 100. Then divide your semester hours of undergraduate education by 60, and multiply by 100. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts)
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:
Knowledge of Nursing Services Ability to Perform Administrative Duties Ability to Communicate Orally
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.html. 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:
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Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required prior to employment. Hepatitis B immunization is required (direct patient contact). This position is covered by the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Applicant drug testing and random drug testing will be required. Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccinations required annually. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of pay is required. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. If selected, candidate must provide documents for credentialing. Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. May include shift work or rotating shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays). Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the q uestionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
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.
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• 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 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf .
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
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This career starts available on: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:15:58 GMT
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