Nurse (Clinical/OB-GYN)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weed Army Community Hospital at Fort Irwin, California is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for the Clinical/OB-GYN area. You will provide obstetrical and gynecological patient care, administer medications, and educate patients and families.

Basic requirements include a professional nursing degree from an accredited program, an active RN license, and NCLEX passage. Foreign-educated applicants must complete CGFNS certification and English proficiency documentation; some exemptions apply for

Qualifications

• Must have nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Active, full and unrestricted RN license and NCLEX pass.
• Foreign degrees require CGFNS certification and English proficiency documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to obstetrical and gynecological patients.
• Administer medications and monitor patient status.
• Educate patients and families on health care and post-care instructions.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Active RN license

CGFNS Certification / Foreign degree equivalency

Job description

About the Position

This position is located at Weed Army Community Hospital om Ft. Irwin, California.

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.


• 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 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/OB-GYN)

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. 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-09 grade level or above) which includes providing nursing care to obstetrical and gynecological patients, administering medications, and providing patient education.

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. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet one of the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.