Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Services
Indian Health Service
Lawton, OK

Advanced Practice Nurse (Women's Health)

Locations: Lawton, OK Type:Federal Salary Range:Per Year Open Period:2/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 Summary: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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): EDUCATION Nursing 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. 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. AND Advanced Practice Nursing Degree: Applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position - Women's Health. AND LICENSURE RN License: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination AND applicants 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. AND Advanced Practice Nurse License: Applicants must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position - Women's Health. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience in the ability to assess and treat acute minor illnesses such as UTIs, ability to assess, treat and counsel on STDs, ability to counsel patients in family planning and birth control measures. Experience in counseling infertility in patients including scheduling and performing routine tests and providing education and support. Performing colposcopy and ultrasound evaluation, experience in obstetrical and gynecological physical evaluations. Experience in evaluating patients for sexual abuse and experience in performing sexual assault exams. Experience in diagnosing and treating changes in menstruation. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Work Type:, Announcement #:IHWS-24-OK-12301052-DH