Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care (Open Continuous)

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. Degree and License Waiting Period for Impending Graduates: The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration with 9 month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified. The eligibility date is established based on the date of application and not the closing date of the announcement or any cut-off date used for certificates of eligible candidates. Applicants who have not completed their education requirements (but who are within the established timeframe for qualifying) must submit: Documentation from the educational institution’s registrar, dean or other appropriate official that attests to the applicable time frame for completion of the professional program/coursework, AND A copy of the most recent unofficial transcript BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) or list your education history including the type of degree(s) and major of study, and completion or anticipated completion (month and year) on your resume. If claiming eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement, candidates must provide copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be included at the time of initial application. If unable to obtain transcripts, candidates must provide sufficient evidence to validate courses completed and credit hours earned. See “Required Documents” section below. -AND- License: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Applicants should provide proof by submitting a copy of your license or online license verification or list the license on the resume, along with the expiration date. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. GS-05: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum requirements to meet the GS-05 level: A bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing with no experience; OR A diploma or associate degree in professional nursing (or will complete such degree within the next 9 months) and one (1) full year of professional nursing experience. This experience includes: observing and assessing patients’ clinical conditions with the ability to identify and interpret serious situations, formulating a nursing diagnosis appropriate to patients’ needs, setting up and operating general nursing equipment, administering medication, and documenting nursing activities regarding direct patient care; OR Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in professional nursing and expect to complete this degree within the next 9 months. GS-07: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum requirements to meet the GS-07 level: A bachelor’s degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision (or I will complete such degree under S.A.A. provisions within the next 9 months); OR A bachelor’s degree in nursing (or will complete such degree within the next 9 months) and at least one (1) full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level). Examples of experience include: contributing to the development of a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process, providing nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluating effectiveness, setting up and operating specialized equipment, and demonstrates nursing leadership in providing technical guidance and direction to other nursing personnel (such as Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants); OR A diploma or associate degree in professional nursing (or will complete such degree within the next 9 months) and two (2) full years of professional nursing experience. Examples of experience include: contributing to the development of a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process, providing nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluating effectiveness, setting up and operating specialized equipment, and demonstrates nursing leadership in providing technical guidance and direction to other nursing personnel (such as Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants); OR Completion of a least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program (or will complete such education within the next 9 months). GS-09: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum requirements to meet the GS-09 level: A master’s degree in professional nursing (or will complete such degree within the next 9 months); OR One full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possess a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing from a professional nursing program (or will complete such education within the next 9 months). Experience includes: independently providing nursing care that requires the full range of professional nursing proficiency from assessment of the needs of a wide variety of patient illnesses, through developing a plan of care, administering medication and operating special equipment, and initiating appropriate measures in emergency situations. Experience also includes demonstrating nursing leadership in providing technical guidance and direction to other Registered Nurses and nursing personnel.
This position serves as a Registered Nurse (RN) in one of the IHS hospitals or ambulatory health centers located within the Oklahoma City Area. This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on a register and referred for consideration when vacancies occur. Your application will expire in 8 months. You must reapply at least every 8 months to keep your application active for this vacancy.