Nurse (Admin/Ambulatory)

Defense Health Agency; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking an experienced Nurse (Admin/Ambulatory) to join their team at the Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, KS. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, administering medications, and supporting patient education efforts. This full-time role offers competitive federal benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, in a supportive environment. Experience in ambulatory care is essential, and a nursing degree from an accredited program is required.

Benefits

401k with 5% match

Paid relocation costs

USO Airport Lounge Access

Health and life insurance

Paid on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Must possess a current nursing license.
• Experience in ambulatory patient care is required.
• Must have strong communication and triaging skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent clinical triaging and care coordination.
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with hospital standards.

Skills

Clinical triaging

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Job description

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Overview

Nurse (Admin/Ambulatory), Irwin ACH Ft Riley, KS

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
  
  

Overview

Nurse (Admin/Ambulatory), Irwin ACH Ft Riley, KS

About the Position: This position is located in Family Medicine at Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
  
  

Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley is uniquely located in the rolling Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas. Nestled between Junction City (pop. 25,000) and Manhattan (pop. 57,000), the local area has an abundance of outdoor activities where you with unlimited opportunities to fish, hike, swim, and explore!

Enjoy BigXII College Sports And Entertainment At Kansas State University In Manhattan; As Well As a Thriving Night Life. Experience Travel Simplified At The Manhattan Regional Airport Or International Travel Through Kansas City International Airport. Manhattan Has Been Recognized On The Following For Its Quality Of Life

• #3 on a list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Forbes)
• Top 10 Places to Retire (Money Magazine)
• Top 50 College Towns in America (Best College Reviews)
• Top 10 Best Places to Retire Young (CNN Money)
• Top 100 Places to Live in America (Livability)
  
  

Join #TeamIACH, your home in the Flint Hills; making Fort Riley the best place in the Army for Soldiers to live, train, deploy from, and come home to.

Our civilian team members are eligible for full federal benefits packages which include:

• 401k (TSP, 5% match)
• Retirement pension (FERS, five years to be vested)
• Health, life, long-term, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and family members
• Competitive pay, regular cost of living and time in service base salary increases.
• Performance awards
• Paid on-the-job training and developmental opportunities
• Ten paid federal holidays, ample vacation days, separate sick leave that does not expire
• Recruitment and retention incentives
• Paid relocation costs
• Free parking at work
• USO Airport Lounge Access
• Access to MWR services and activities which include childcare options
• Military service buy-back eligibility
  
  

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Duties

Responsibilities

• Perform independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging, and facilitates care coordination through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Assist health care providers with examinations and procedures
• Assist clinic with patient and staff education including clinic orientation.
• Ensure staff compliance with maintenance of competency folders in accordance with hospital and Joint Commission standards
• Prepare and administer oral, subcutaneous, intra-muscular and intravenous medications
  
  

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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 Requirement For Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program 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.).

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

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

Education/Experience: A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes providing nursing care to ambulatory patients, administering medications and providing education to patients or nursing staff.

OR

Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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