Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/OB-GYN)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Army Community Hospital Weed in Fort Irwin, California, is seeking a qualified registered nurse for inpatient clinical/Ob-Gyn duties. The selected candidate must hold an active U.S. RN license and meet federal education/experience requirements.

Foreign-degree applicants need CGFNS credentials and English proficiency evidence. The incumbent will provide inpatient nursing care, assist physicians with procedures, and administer medications as part of obstetric/gynecologic services in a military

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher level nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Active RN license in the United States and passing NCLEX.
• CGFNS Certification required for foreign nursing graduates; includes CGFNS credentials evaluation and English proficiency evidence.
• Transcript submission required to verify education.
• One year of professional nursing experience in inpatient obstetrical/gynecological care.
• Federal substitution of education for experience is not allowed for this position.

Skills

RN licensure

Inpatient obstetrics/gynecology

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at Army Community Hospital Weed in Fort Irwin, California.

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

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

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

Professional Nursing Experience

• One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes providing inpatient nursing care to obstetrical and gynecological patients, assisting physician's with procedures, 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.