Nurse (ICU)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit (GS-0610-12). The role requires current RN licensure, ICU experience, and the ability to manage complex equipment and medications for critically ill patients.

A transcript must be provided with the application, and federal employment rules apply. Eligibility is for US Citizens, with potential recruitment incentives and relocation considerations for federal service entrants.

Qualifications

• Degree: graduate or higher in nursing from an accredited program; transcript required.
• Licensure: active RN license and NCLEX completion.
• Foreign degree: CGFNS certification process required for foreign educated nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to ICU patients.
• Set up and operate complex medical equipment for critically ill patients.
• Administer medications as part of the ICU team's care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license (active)

CGFNS for foreign degree

Tools

Monitors/Medical equipment

Ventilator management

Job description

About the Position:

This position is in the Intensive Care Unit and located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY BE authorized for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Salary negotiation MAY BE available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Advanced In Hire (AIH) MAY BE authorized for highly qualified candidates.

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 (Intensive Care Unit) GS-0610-12:

• 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: Y ou must submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
• 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. Note: You must submit a copy of your license with your application or you will be rated ineligible.
• 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:

• Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes providing comprehensive care to intensive care unit patients, setting up or operating complex medical equipment used in the care of critically ill patients, and administering medications. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.