Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barquist Army Health Clinic in Frederick, Maryland, seeks a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) to join the Family Medicine Department. This Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation targets qualified US Citizens for a professional nursing role in a DoD healthcare setting.

Qualifications include a nursing degree from an accredited program, an active nursing license, and experience including chart review, patient education, and assisting with exams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (CCNE, COA, or ACME accredited) and transcripts.
• Current, active, unrestricted nursing license and NCLEX.
• CGFNS certification required for foreign nursing graduates; CGFNS certificate evidence.
• Exemption available for current federal employees in 0610 series employed since 27 Sep 2017 or earlier.

Responsibilities

• Screen patient charts to assess medical history and health care needs.
• Assist health care providers with examinations and procedures.
• Provide patient education.

Skills

Screening patient charts

Assisting with examinations

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's / Diploma in Nursing

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

PhD or doctoral degree (nursing or related field)

Job description

About the Position

Serve as Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) in the Family Medicine Department at Barquist Army Health Clinic located in Frederick, Maryland.

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 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 Requirements for Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

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: 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 screening patient charts to assess medical history and determine health care needs; assisting health care providers with examinations and procedures; and providing patient education.

OR

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

OR

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.