Nurse (Clinical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a qualified nurse to support the Department of Surgery, Orthopedics. The role focuses on preparing patients for surgical procedures and delivering comprehensive nursing care in a busy, administratively intensive environment.

Applicants must hold an accredited nursing degree and an active nursing license; CGFNS and transcripts may be required for foreign-educated candidates.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited professional nursing program.
• Active, full, and unrestricted nursing license in the U.S. or territory.
• Evidence of nursing education transcripts may be required.
• Foreign-degree candidates must meet CGFNS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures in orthopedics.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care and monitor equipment.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with the team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Nursing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in the Dept of Surgery, Orthopedics. Nurses ensure that patients are prepared for surgical procedures for orthopedic surgeons under their purview. This is an administratively heavy role that requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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):

• 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your license or verification of licensure.).
• 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.

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 comprehensive nursing care to patients, monitoring or operating specialized equipment, and administering medications.
• OR
• Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. 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.