Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The position involves independent triage, coordinating care with multi-disciplinary teams, and educating patients to support high-quality outcomes.

This Direct Hire Solicitation requires US citizenship and a professional nursing credential with active licensure; transcripts may be requested as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• A professional nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license; must have passed NCLEX.
• Foreign nursing degree requires CGFNS certification.
• Federal exemption available for certain 0610 series employees with documented status.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience or a PhD in nursing/related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent and comprehensive triage for patients.
• Coordinate care with multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-quality care.
• Educate patients and/or families about care plans and treatments.

Skills

Patient education

Nursing care

Coordination with teams

Triage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

PhD in Nursing or related field

Job description

This position serves as a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) performing independent and comprehensive triage for patients, facilitate coordination with multi-disciplinary teams to provide the highest level of care, and provide education to patients. It is located at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville Alabama in the Outpatient Clinic.

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

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.

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 comprehensive nursing care to a variety of patients, developing or implementing care plans, and providing education to patients and/or family members.

OR

Education:

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

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.)