Practical Nurse
-
Nursing
Pediatric Nurse, LPN/LVN, Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
This position provides comprehensive nursing services for ambulatory patients within the Haskell Indian Health Center, located in Lawrence, KS. Incumbent will report to the Supervisory Nurse. A REAL be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms a wide range of diagnostic support duties, which includes taking vital signs, documenting patient's pain perception, obtaining specimens, administering medications, receiving and recording lab results, positioning patients and assisting physicians with procedures. Supports patient and/or family in the integration of the patient plan of care toward changes to improve health.
Observes and documents pertinent information regarding patient status in the electronic health record. Participates in planning patient care that is consistent with accepted nursing standards and in compliance with prescribed medical treatment plan.
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job:
Practical Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
Requirements & EducationThis position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit .
Which agency is hiring for this position?This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $46655 – $73625/yr.
What security clearance is required?This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Related SearchesPractical Nurse, Practical Nurse jobs, Practical Nurse careers, apply Practical Nurse, Practical Nurse in Lawrence, Practical Nurse jobs Lawrence, Practical Nurse in Kansas, Practical Nurse jobs Kansas, jobs in Lawrence, careers in Lawrence, jobs in Kansas, federal jobs in Kansas, government jobs Kansas, jobs near Lawrence, Kansas, Indian Health Service, Indian Health Service jobs, Indian Health Service careers, Indian Health Service Lawrence, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Services jobs, USAJOBS Practical Nurse, native jobs, Other clearance jobs, Practical Nurse salary, USA government jobs
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
· Retrieved
· Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).