Nurse.

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

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) is seeking a licensed nurse to provide classroom health education, counseling, and emergency care during school hours. The role includes maintaining health records and collaborating with school staff to assess pupil health status.

The position requires BSN with NCLEX and a current U.S. nursing license. It involves participation in establishing and evaluating a comprehensive school health program and may involve time-limited employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and successful completion of the NCLEX.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a program other than nursing is acceptable only if the applicant holds a current, active, full, and unrestricted nurse license/registration from a U.S. State/territory or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction and individualized student health education and counseling.
• Provides emergency care of illness or injury during school hours per 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.

Skills

Health education

Emergency care

Collaboration

Education

BSN + NCLEX

Licensed nurse (US State/territory)

Job description

• 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.

• 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

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).
• 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 EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• 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.
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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.