Nurse (Clinical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Port Hueneme, CA seeks a licensed professional nurse for a Direct Hire opportunity. The role requires a nursing degree and active licensure, with at least one year of professional nursing experience and ability to coordinate patient care and educate staff.

Foreign degrees require certification, and exemption rules apply for current federal employees in the 0610 series. Attach transcripts as needed during the application process.

Qualifications

• A professional nursing degree (diploma/associate/bachelor) from an accredited program.
• Current, active, unrestricted nursing license and NCLEX passage.
• Foreign nursing degree requires certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
• Exemption available for current federal employees in the 0610 series with documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a variety of patients and coordinate patient care.
• Deliver patient and staff education as part of care planning.
• Ensure compliance with professional nursing standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in care coordination across teams.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Port Hueneme California

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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-7 grade level or above) which includes providing nursing care to a variety of patients, coordinating patient care, and providing patient or staff education.

OR

Education: A master's degree in professional nursing.