Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

US-Defense-Health-Agency; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Health-Agency seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse for the 59th Medical Wing Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for US Citizens; transcripts may be requested to confirm education and experience.

Qualified applicants must hold a graduate or higher nursing degree from an accredited program, possess an active RN license and NCLEX, and meet APN licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have graduate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, current state RN license and NCLEX pass are required.
• Transcript copies must be provided to qualify by education.
• Foreign-educated nurses must have CGFNS certification and English proficiency documentation.
• APN licensure in a US state/territory is required.

Skills

Professional Nursing Experience

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Graduate or higher degree in nursing (APN)

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at 59th Medical Wing Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner):

Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in the specialty of the position to be filled 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.).

Degree from Foreign Nursing School:

Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.

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.

Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions:

A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Advanced Practice Nursing or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

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.

Professional Nursing Experience:

At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11. Professional Nursing Experience is defined as: performing physical examinations, diagnosing diseases, and prescribing medications.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.