Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center San Diego is seeking a Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department) to join its fast-paced ED team in California. This Direct Hire Solicitation targets US Citizens and offers mission-critical patient care in trauma and acute care settings.

Requirements include a degree from an accredited nursing program, active RN license in the United States, and eligibility to meet basic and specific qualification standards. Transcript copies may be requested during the application process.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited nursing program (DD/BSN/ADN or diploma).
• Active, unrestricted RN license in the United States.
• Transcript documentation may be requested with the application.
• Foreign nursing degree requires CGFNS certification or exemption status.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to emergency room patients.
• Operate complex medical equipment like ventilators or defibrillators.
• Administer medications to critically ill patients.

Skills

Emergency room care

Ventilators/defibrillators use

Medication administration

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Current US RN license

Foreign Nursing School certification (CGFNS)

Exemption for federal employee in 0610 series

Job description

About the Position:

This is a Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department) position located at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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 Requirement for Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department):

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.

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:

Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes (1) providing nursing care to emergency room patients, (2) operating complex medical equipment such as ventilators or defibrillators to implement appropriate emergency measures, and (3) administering medications to critically ill patients. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).