Nurse (Educator)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas, is seeking a Nurse Educator in the Education and Training Department. This Direct Hire Solicitation targets US Citizens, with potential incentives and loan repayment options described.

Basic requirements include a nursing degree from an accredited program and an active RN license with NCLEX. Foreign degrees may require CGFNS certification. Exemption paths exist for certain federal employees in the 0610 series.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from an accredited program and possession of license.
• NCLEX passed and active RN license in the U.S.
• Foreign degree requires CGFNS certification process.
• Possible exemptions for certain federal employees in 0610 series.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical instruction

Staff training

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN/ diploma)

Active RN license

CGFNS certification (foreign degree)

PhD or doctoral degree in nursing

Job description

About the Position: This position is located in the Education and Training Department in Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas.

• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• 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.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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 (Educator):

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 comprehensive nursing care, performing patient or staff training, and preparing clinical instruction programs or materials.

Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption: You are exempt from the one year specialized experience requirement if you were previously employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War for at least one year, or are currently employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, AND after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of War obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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.