Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, within the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, is recruiting a Nurse (Ambulatory Care) to provide nursing services in an outpatient setting.

US Citizens may apply. A professional nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor) and an active, unrestricted state license with NCLEX is required; transcripts must be attached. Foreign degrees require CGFNS evaluation and English proficiency; current federal employee exemption noted.

Qualifications

• A diploma, associate, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license with NCLEX.
• Transcripts required for education verification.
• Foreign-degreed nurses must have CGFNS evaluation and English proficiency evidence.

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center in the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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 (Ambulatory Care):

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. 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.

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-09 grade level or above), which includes providing comprehensive professional nursing services; administering medications through various routes; and coordinating patient care throughout the healthcare system.

OR

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

OR

Exemption: You are exempt from the qualification 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.