Nurse (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (DOD); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Healthcare facility in San Diego seeks a licensed Registered Nurse for a full-time position at GS-10 level. The role emphasizes patient care coordination, direct nursing interventions, and compliance with infection control policies. Includes potential for incentives and relocation assistance.

Background checks and security clearance are standard for federal service. Requirements include RN licensure, BLS, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in US (or territory) with no limitations.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/other may be preferred per unit.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; NCLEX passed.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned nursing duties and establish care priorities.
• Serve as front-line customer service representative in clinic operations.
• Coordinate patient care with medical staff and ensure timely care delivery.
• Maintain infection control, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize EHR and MS Office tools to document and communicate patient care plans.
• Monitor patient flow and support provider coverage in clinical spaces.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Emergency care

Team coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Air Base, San Diego, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Air Base, San Diego, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Air Station San Diego, CA
No matching locations found.
Work site options

Telework eligible: No

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $77,643 – $100,931 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 10

Promotion potential: None

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Not required

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupations and job series: 0610 Nurse

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: Yes

Security clearance: Secret

Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type: Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required: No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: HSJG-27-13104994-DHA

Control number: 890907200

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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• Perform all assigned duties in a timely manner and establishes proper priorities of care of the clinic and related duties.
• Meet deadlines for assigned projects.
• Serve as a front-line customer service representative, attending meetings of the clinic management team to discuss unit operations and identify continuous improvement opportunities in patient care and staff development.
• Work well with other clinic members, supervisors, patient educators, and administrative personnel to define and work toward common goals.
• Ensure clinic personnel are aware of their personal role in the event of a fire/disaster and Keep up to date on departmental fire, disaster, and recall procedures.
• Direct emergency interventions for patients, hospital personnel, and visitors when required.
• Assist the Senior Nurse Officer with updating and revising the provision of patient care.
• Demonstrate proficiency of Information Technology programs, i.e., Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Support and promote strict adherence to infection control, isolation, and safety policies and procedures as outlined in the department manuals.
• Work with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing patient care management for active‑duty and their family members, retirees and their family members aged from newborn to geriatric.
• Review established treatment programs for clinical patients to determine effectiveness in meeting established care and treatment goals.
• Provide direct Nursing Protocol Visits under established guidelines in consultation with Primary Care Supervising Provider.
• Monitor and facilitate patient flow and provider coverage throughout clinical spaces

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• This position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) training certification, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede Basic Life Support completion.
• Required to be screened for and obtain necessary immunizations/vaccinations (hepatitis, influenza, etc.), unless exempted by a licensed physician.
• This position requires the completion of a pre‑employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position is designated as having regular and recurring contact with children under the age of 18 and is subject to requirements of DoDI 1402.05 and AR 600‑78.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has been designated “Mission Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 20 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

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 and Experience: Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS‑9 grade level). Professional Nursing Experience is defined as: comprehensive nursing care in a clinical setting, coordinating patient care and assisting provider with procedures.

OR

Education: Successful completion of two and a half years of progressively higher level graduate education leading towards 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. 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.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced In‑hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer’s name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what’s in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: ++Transcripts and Licenses++.
• License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: ++Transcripts and Licenses++.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person’s personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un‑sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

JT-DD83DZ PAC RIM DHN – SAN DIEGO

San Diego, CA 92134

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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