Nurse

These positions are located on a Forest Service Civilian Conservation Center. The incumbent is responsible for administering a comprehensive Community Health Care program within the assigned Job Corps Center, providing a variety of health care functions such as assessment, treatment, counseling and education to a student population with diverse socio-economic backgrounds. For additional information about the duties of these positions please contact Sandra McNeill sandra.g.mcneill@usda.gov.

Administers a comprehensive community health care program providing primary health care to students at the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.

Maintains a system of medical records, accident forms, and preparation of reports (narrative and/or statistical) as required. Ensures adherence to all Privacy Act requirements are met.

May serve as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for various contracts which include supplies and/or services related to the health and wellness of the student population.

Maintains proper safeguards for the storage of critical supplies, such as controlled substances, in accordance with all existing regulations. Arranges for maintenance of the dispensary and equipment.

Holds regularly scheduled sick call; provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness; administers medications and treatments in accordance with authorized physicians Standing Orders.

Provides primary care for trauma cases, including suturing; emergency care; and management of chronic health problems.

Makes referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services based upon assessment of the students physical and/or emotional needs.

Counsels, educates, and trains students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of pregnancy, STDs, and HIV; nutrition and exercise; and specified information on illnesses and disease prevention.

Conditions of Employment: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. The U.S. Government utilizes Trusted Workforce 2.0 to implement Continuous Vetting (CV) as a-whole-of government approach to personnel security. If selected for this position, you will be subject to continuous automated record checks of criminal, financial, and public record databases throughout your period of eligibility or employment, replacing traditional periodic reinvestigations. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.