Nurse (Mental Health Care Facilitator)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton, located in Groton, CT, seeks a Registered Nurse for Mental Health Care Facilitation. Radiant with federal service opportunities, the role requires a nursing degree and an active RN license, with NCLEX passed. Foreign-educated nurses must meet CGFNS requirements.

An exemption exists for current federal employees in the 0610 series. Salary negotiations and possible incentives may apply for federal hires.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited program required.
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license; must have passed NCLEX.
• Foreign nursing graduates must complete CGFNS program and show CGFNS certificate.
• Exemption for current federal employee in the 0610 series since 2017 or before; documentation required.

Skills

Patient education

Adherence support

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

PhD or Doctoral degree

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton, Groton, Connecticut.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive 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 (Mental Health Care Facilitator):

• 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 supporting patient adherence to treatment plans; providing patient education; and assessing patient symptoms against standard measures.

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.