Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to join the 55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This federal Direct Hire Solicitation offers opportunities for salary negotiation and possible incentives as described in the vacancy.

Applicants must hold a nursing degree and a current RN license, with at least one year of professional nursing experience, and be able to coordinate patient care plans and evaluate patient needs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor).
• Current RN license in a U.S. state or territory.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient healthcare needs and coordinate care.
• Assist in developing patient care plans.
• Provide patient education and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Nursing

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/AA/BSN)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the 55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.

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. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

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/Case Management):

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.).

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.

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.

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/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 evaluating patient healthcare needs, coordinating patient care services, and assisting in the development of patient care plans.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.