Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

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

Job summary

WINN Army Medical Hospital at Fort Stewart, GA seeks a qualified Registered Nurse for ambulatory care. This Direct Hire Solicitation requires US citizenship and a nursing degree from an accredited program, plus valid licensure and NCLEX passage.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of professional nursing experience in ambulatory settings, and foreign degrees must be evaluated if applicable. Exemption applies to certain federal employees already in the 0610 series with long-standing

Qualifications

• Degree: a nursing degree from an accredited program; transcripts may be required
• Active, full and unrestricted nursing license and NCLEX passage required
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated (CGFNS) if applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to ambulatory patients.
• Administer or prepare medications.
• Educate patients and nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

PhD or Doctoral degree in Nursing/related field

Job description

About the Position

This position is located at WINN Army Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. 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/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.

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 ambulatory patients, administering or preparing medications and providing education to patients or nursing staff.

OR Education:

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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.