Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire Solicitation

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Student loan repayment

Salary negotiation may be available

Job summary

Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas seeks a qualified Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric) for a Direct Hire Solicitation. US Citizens only; basic nursing education and licensure requirements apply, with potential incentives and relocation support as available.

Applicants must have at least one year of professional nursing experience in mental health settings or related responsibilities. Foreign education requires transcripts and CGFNS evaluation when applicable.

Qualifications

• A nursing degree from an accredited program with required transcripts.
• Current, active nursing license in US and NCLEX pass.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated per CGFNS if applicable.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Mental health care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• 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.
• 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/Psychiatric):

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 care to mental health patients, educating patients/staff and administering medications.

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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.