Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is located at the 82nd Medical Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. This Direct Hire Solicitation seeks a qualified US citizen Nurse Practitioner to join the team with responsibilities including physical examinations, interpreting lab results, and prescribing medications as part of professional nursing practice.

Applicants must hold a graduate or higher degree in nursing with NP credentialing, licensure in good standing, and meet federal qualification requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher level degree from an accredited nursing program for Nurse Practitioner.
• CGFNS certification required for foreign degrees.
• Current active state/National license as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Exemption rules for current federal employees in 0610 series may apply.

Responsibilities

• One or more full years of professional nursing experience including performing physical examinations, ordering or interpreting lab results, and prescribing medications. (GS-11 level criteria)

Education

Graduate or higher degree in Nurse Practitioner

Job description

About the Position

This position is located at the 82nd Medical Group Sheppard 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 Nurse Practitioner 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.).

Foreign Degree:

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.

Licensure:

A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Nurse Practitioner 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Professional Nursing Experience

One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes performing physical examinations, ordering or interpreting lab results, and prescribing medications. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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.