NURSE (CLINICAL/OTOLARYNGOLOGY)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Landstuhl; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Landstuhl, Germany, seeks a Nurse (Clinical/Otolaryngology) to oversee ambulatory nursing operations and patient care, coordinating with ENT teams to ensure readiness for complex procedures.

The role requires a nursing degree and active licensure, with at least one year of professional nursing experience in complex ENT care or equivalent; foreign degree certification may apply. PCS/LQA authorized.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited program and active licensure in the US or applicable territory.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing care to patients with complex ENT conditions.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary specialty services and supporting clinic management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees ambulatory nursing operations and patient care in ENT, coordinating with surgical teams.
• Ensures medical readiness to deliver safe, patient-centered care and supports trauma center operations.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

PhD or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Health Sciences

Job description

About the Position

Oversees ambulatory nursing operations and patient care, coordinating with surgical teams to ensure equipment readiness for complex procedures. Supports high-acuity trauma center operations and reports to the ENT Service Chief.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses and Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) are authorized. Who May Apply: US Citizens.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (Clinical/Otolaryngology)

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.

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 you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Education/Experience

A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex ear, nose, and throat conditions; coordinating multidisciplinary specialty services; supporting clinic management; and ensuring medical readiness to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

OR

Education

A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field including but not limited to Health Sciences or Public Health.

EXEMPTION

You are exempt from the qualification 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 one of the requirement below. (Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.)

Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program.

OR

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program.