Nurse (Clinical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a Nurse (Clinical) to provide professional nursing services in an outpatient setting for eligible beneficiaries. The role requires an active nursing license, a nursing degree, and relevant experience.

This Direct Hire Authority position may involve DHA recruitment processes and requires meeting education/experience requirements as outlined in the vacancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor) from an accredited program.
• Active, full, unrestricted nursing license in a U.S. jurisdiction and pass NCLEX.
• Exemption for current DoD 0610 employees with continuous service since Sept 27, 2017.
• One year of professional nursing experience (GS-9 or above) with patient care, examinations, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in outpatient settings.
• Assist with examinations or procedures.
• Educate patients on care and treatments.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Nursing degree

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

About the Position:

Incumbent serves as a Nurse (Clinical) in a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) providing professional nursing services and related duties during operating hours to eligible beneficiaries in an outpatient setting.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

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.).

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.

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.

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 nursing care to a variety of patients
• assisting with examinations or procedures
• educating patients

OR Education:

A master's degree in professional nursing.

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. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet one of the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree from a professional nursing program.