Nurse (Occupational Health) Job in Louisville, KY

Vacancy No. CERE244814564270HM Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $86,962.00 to $113,047.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/30/2024 Close Date 11/8/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Louisville, KY


Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing DHA for Medical Occupations to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Responsible for day-to-day operation of a health unit. Manages and administers programs for federal employees in several federal agencies; supervises and directs part time contract healthcare personnel in the provision of comprehensive nursing, preventative and therapeutic health care services.

Duties

  • Prepares, develops and communicates policies, protocols, objectives, standards and delivery systems to ensure health services are within appropriate legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with the scope of a registered nurse.
  • Participates and directs the planning, instituting, evaluating and revising conditions for resources and policies; conceptualizes and initiates new protocols essential for delivering health care services in the district.
  • Administers the monitoring aspect of contract service including invoices and billing and assists with the annual budget; provides quality assurance for contract physicians, audiologists and laboratories to include review of costs and services.
  • Serves as a liaison between District managers, contracting and the contract physician and nurses in discussions of medical services to be provided.
  • Plans, develops, procures, maintains, calibrates and operates equipment, supplies, services, records systems, computer programs and associated training that supports health programs.
  • Participates with Physician and Chief, Safety and Occupational Health Office to institute, evaluate, and revise program plans; assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of required health care services.
  • Assesses and treats illnesses in a triage unit by obtaining client health and developmental history, and records findings making clinical evaluations.
  • Manages duty and work assignments to staff of the health unit, providing technical guidance and training to solve problems that arise in day-to-day operations and implements various State and Federal requirements as to operating the health unit.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires an active license in one of the 50 U.S. states(and/or Puerto Rico) as a professional nurse.
  • This position requires a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program, required to sign a DA Form 5019-R "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program".
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain clinical titer testing or proof of immunity for Rubella, Rubeola, and Hepatitis B within three months of employment.
  • Must possess be able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.
  • Must receive and maintain current certification by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) within 12 months of employment.
  • Must have or be able to obtain AHA Heart saver CPR/First Aid instructor certificate within one year of employment.
  • Obtain current certification by a NIOSH approved training program in spirometry techniques within 12 months of hire.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations which requires signing a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
  • This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Nurse (Occupational Health):

Degree: 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

Licensure:
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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017, or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
- Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; AND - Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position/grade level you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for GS-12: Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes: develop and manage an occupational health program for an organization; provides referrals, consultations, and counseling on a wide range of health subjects such as nutrition, dentition, care of minor injuries and illnesses; record and communicate data relevant to primary health assessments including detailed family and medical history, a physical examination and selected laboratory, radiology, and cardiology tests; develops train-the-trainer classes on operation and use of AEDs and teaching CPR. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

NOTE: May be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, hard hats, safety goggles, masks, gowns, gloves or protective outer garments. Occasionally visits sites where toxic chemical, physical, biological and safety hazards are present. May require carrying of equipment and supplies up to 25 lbs., also requires standing and bending in assessment and treatment of patients. Extended driving, travel, and hours may be required.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

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.

Additional information

  • MISSION ESSENTIAL: Position identified as mission essential to ensure continued performance of mission essential functions of an organization and meets the definition of Mission Essential as prescribe in DoDI 3020.42 and any other component policy. A notice of status comes with this designation, the incumbent(s) in this position must report for work in emergency situations. An MOU signed by the Supervisor and incumbent(s) delineates this requirement; including reporting and/or remain at work in emergency situation(s), and dismissal or closure announcements do not apply unless instructed otherwise. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent(s), or designated alternate, must continue to perform the emergency duties until relieved by proper authority and may be required to participate in readiness exercises. The incumbent(s) are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Medical Career Field 53 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentives may be authorized..

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/08/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12584270).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
RE-W07202 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40202
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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