Nurse (Clinical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Nurse (Clinical) in Bethesda to support patients through the clinic and operative process in the orthopedics department. Nurses ensure patient readiness for surgical procedures across several orthopedic surgeons.

The position is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) recruitment under DoD, requiring valid nursing licensure in the United States and relevant professional experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited program with licensure in the US.
• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in nursing or related medical science field.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients navigating the clinic and operative process within orthopedics.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care, monitor specialized equipment, and administer medications.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures for multiple orthopedic surgeons.

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

PhD or Doctoral degree in Nursing or related medical field

Job description

About the Position: This position is Mon- Fri. It is located in the orthopedics department; working with one of the department's specialties to assist with patients navigating the clinic and the operative process. Nurses ensure that patients are prepared for surgical procedures for multiple orthopedic surgeons.

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.
• Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
• 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.
• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

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

EXEMPTION:

• Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program
• 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program.