Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a registered nurse for clinical/ambulatory care at Fort Stewart's Winn Army Community Hospital in Georgia. This direct hire solicitation may include recruitment or relocation incentives.

US citizenship is required; education and licensure must meet federal standards and NCLEX requirements. Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing degree and at least one year of professional nursing experience in ambulatory care, with eligibility for

Qualifications

• 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 be accredited by an approved body; transcripts may be required.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license/registration from a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory; must have passed the NCLEX.
• Foreign nursing graduates must complete CGFNS Certification Program with CGFNS Certificate.
• Exemption applies if you are a current federal employee in the 0610 series continuously since 2017 or before; documentation may be required.
• You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience; transcripts may be required.

Education

Diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited professional nursing educational program

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in nursing or related medical science field

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program

Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption

Exemption for current federal employee in 0610 series

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the WINN Army Community Hospital located at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

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

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.

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 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.
• OR
• 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program
• OR
• Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption: You are exempt from the one year specialized experience requirement if you were previously employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War for at least one year, or are currently employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, AND after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of War obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
• 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.