Nurse.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) seeks a school health nurse (BSN/NCLEX) to deliver health education and counseling, perform first aid, and maintain student health records. The role collaborates with teachers to interpret health data and contribute to a comprehensive school health program. Qualifications include a BSN and active RN license or NCLEX passage.

U.S. citizenship is required for federal employment; pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN and successful NCLEX completion or active RN license/registration in any US state.
• US citizenship required for federal employment.
• Background checks and pre-employment screenings are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom health education and individual student health counseling.
• Administers first aid and emergency care during school hours.
• Maintains health records and related documents.
• Collaborates with teachers and school staff to interpret pupil health status.
• Participates in establishing and evaluating a comprehensive school health program.

Skills

BSN

NCLEX

Registered Nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Nursing license/registration

Job description

Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• This position is a Testing Designated position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. You will be required to sign a DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

Who May Apply

U.S. Citizens

Duties

• Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling.
• Provides emergency care of illness or injury occurring during school hours according to standard first aid guidelines.
• Maintains health information and documents.
• Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status.
• Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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.

Education Requirement

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), OR A Bachelor's degree in a programs other than nursing is acceptable only if possession of a current, active, full, and unrestricted nurse 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 is presented. Nurses from Puerto Rico will be required to show proof of passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX),

Education

Foreign Degrees And Course Work From Non-accredited Institutions. Foreign Degrees And Course Work From Non-accredited Institutions. Credits Or Degrees Earned From a Foreign College Or University Must Be Evaluated Prior To Acceptance. Three Evaluation Procedures Are Acceptable

• The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This website provides a list of current organizations who can perform your evaluation. You must select and work directly with one of these organizations.
• The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and
• The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.

Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Applicants with a disability who need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton at [e-mail].
• This position is covered by the Federal Education Association, Stateside Region, Professional bargaining unit.
• This is a time-limited position and may be extended in one-year increments.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.