ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (WOMEN'S HEALTH)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Army Medical Center Madigan, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, WA, seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Women’s Health) to provide comprehensive gynecological care to adult patients across the life span. This federal Direct Hire solicitation requires an active APRN license, WA licensure, and expertise in women's health.

Qualified candidates possess a graduate nursing degree (MSN or higher) and demonstrate clinical proficiency in gynecology, exams, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Advanced practice nurse with accreditation in Women's Health.
• Active professional nursing license and APRN credentials.
• Experience in gynecological care for adult women.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive gynecological medical care to women across the lifespan.
• Perform clinical assessments, order and interpret studies, and manage treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with obstetrics/gynecology teams and ensure appropriate referrals.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (APRN)

Active RN/APRN license (WA)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Army Medical Center Madigan, DIR of Surgery, Department Of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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 Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse (Women's Health)

Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Women's Health 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 Women's Health 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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Qualification Requirements

Specialized Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes providing comprehensive gynecological medical care services to women across the life span from menarche to menopause; performing clinical reviews, physical examinations, and order medical studies required to evaluate gynecological and obstetrical health and/or diagnose; and ensuring patients are seen for periodic re-evaluations and adjust treatment plan as needed. 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.