Hybrid Licensed Practical Nurse (Inpatient) bei Department of Health and Human Services

Licensed Practical Nurse (Inpatient)

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Parker, Arizona

Salary Range: $56074 - $72893 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located at the Nursing Services, Inpatient Department, Colorado River Service Unit, Parker, AZ. The purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care to patients with a variety of medical, surgical, pediatric, women's health, and health maintenance needs. May be temporarily assigned to other nursing departments throughout the service unit and variable shifts. The position reports to the Supervisory Nurse (Inpatient).

Major Duties:

• This position is located at the Nursing Services, Inpatient Department, Colorado River Service Unit, Parker, AZ. The purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care to patients with a variety of medical, surgical, pediatric, women's health, and health maintenance needs. May be temporarily assigned to other nursing departments throughout the service unit and variable shifts. The position reports to the Supervisory Nurse (Inpatient). Provide direct care for ambulatory care and admitted patients of all ages with diverse nursing and medical diagnoses. Perform nursing functions/tasks based on the nursing process. Assess changes in patients' conditions and implements appropriate interventions and/or reports changes to the supervising nurse. Provides instruction to patients on basic procedures, use of equipment, collection of lab specimen. Documents observations, measurements, nursing interventions and outcomes for assigned patients in the medical record.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): LICENSURE: Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurses in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or must have applied for a license to practice. (A copy must be submitted with the application.) Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained. Additional Requirements for Grades GS-4 and Above: Experience: 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, performing such duties as: 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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service obtained 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 as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: 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. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly. . Complete the assessment questions. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package. The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Leeja Bitsoi, [email protected], and/or (480) 255-0018.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-26