Nurse (Disease Management)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a nurse specializing in disease management at the 82nd Medical Group, Sheppard AFB, Texas. This federal Direct Hire solicitation targets US citizens with nursing credentials and relevant clinical experience.

Transcripts and licensure verification are required for qualifying submissions. Applicants must hold a nursing degree and unrestricted license, with at least one year of professional nursing experience, including disease management duties or

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE/ CAA? COA accreditation as applicable).
• Current active, unrestricted nursing license and NCLEX pass.
• Transcript copies may be required with application.
• Foreign degrees require CGFNS certification and English proficiency evidence (CGFNS certificate).
• Exemption applies to certain federal employees in the 0610 series with documented status.

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

PhD or Doctoral degree in nursing/medical science

Active nursing license (unrestricted) and NCLEX eligibility

Exemption for current federal employee in 0610 series (if applicable)

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at 82nd Medical Group, Sheppard AFB, Texas.

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 (Disease 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.).

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.

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 disease management services, identifying patient care needs, and performing clinical or diagnostic procedures.

OR

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

OR

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.