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Fort Riley
Nurse (APRN PRACT), GS-0610-12
Job Location: Fort Riley, KS
Closing Date:
June 02, 2008
Salary:
$65,315 - $84,913 Annual
Place of Work:
MEDDAC, SRP Site\Fort Riley, KS
Position Status:
Temporary Position Not to Exceed: 1 Year and 1 Day -- Full Time
Number of Vacancy:
01
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Duties:
Coordinates all Medical Soldier Readiness Processing (Medical SRP) in support of the Fort Riley Power Projection Platform (PPP) mission. The Medical SRP mission during current operations will process an average of 200 Soldiers a day with a maximum capacity of 300 Soldiers per day. Supervises a staff of medical and clerical personnel responsible for providing pre-deployment medical SRP screenings, post deployment SRP screenings, annual SRP screenings, medical referrals, physical examinations as requested, and immunizations. Provides a full range of emergency services or crises interventions in the absence of the physician. Writes prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, and dispenses medications. Orders laboratory tests, X-rays, etc. Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of the Soldier Readiness program. Remains abreast of current regulations and directives pertaining to various aspects of Soldier readiness management.
About the Position:
This position is located at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Caisson Hill Road, Fort Riley, KS.
In this position you will perform a variety of duties in support of the Medical Soldier Readiness Processing mission.
NOTE: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and as a Nurse Practitioner in a state or territory of the Unites States. Your resume must document licensure. Must maintain certification by a national certifying body as appropriate for their specialty area of practice-American Nurses Credentional Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Superior qualifications pay and/or recruitment incentives may be paid based on specialized experience applicant possesses.
Resumes received by the first cut-off date will receive first consideration.
For more information on Irwin Army Community Hospital please visit: iach.amedd.army.mil
Who May Apply:
- All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
Qualifications:
- Come to Fort Riley and help care for America’s Soldiers and their families. As an Army employee you receive a comprehensive compensation package to meet your work-life needs. The package includes: Comprehensive health and life insurance; generous retirement programs; paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time; flexible work environment; paid employment related training and education; possible student loan repayment; bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job; competitive salaries and annual pay increases and locality pay adjustments. BASIC REQUIREMENT: A)Education: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed. B) Registration: Applicants must have active, current registration as a RN in a State, DC, Puerto Rico, or a territory of the US. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants must possess formal education and training as Nurse Practitioner from a program that is recognized by a national professional body and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is further defined as experience involving the management and overall responsibility for the planning, analyzing, coordination of all portions of the Soldier Readiness Processing mission which involves performing a variety of duties involving the full range of activities including assessing, planning and evaluating and modifying the treatment of patients. Your resume must document knowledge of a variety of diseases and injuries and determine treatment plans, prescribe medication, performing medical histories and examinations, and coordinating a large scale medical program or other work typically in or related to the position being filled.
- 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.
- 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
Other Information:
- To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
- May require overtime work.
- May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
- The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf
- Schedule tour of duty will require evenings, weekends and holiday work hours.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- This position is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of four years.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized.
Other Requirements:
- 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.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
- For Registered Nurse positions, applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.
- License/Certification: Nurse Practitioner/BLS
- 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.
- 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.
- Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 180 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
- 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.
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