Nurse (Multi-Service Unit)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Hospital Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Nurse (Multi-Service Unit) within the Directorate of Nursing, inpatient Mult-Service Unit Ward. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for DHA personnel. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens and meet nursing education and licensure requirements, including potential CGFNS for foreign grads. Exemption options exist for certain current federal employees. Requirements include a nursing degree (BSN/ADN/Diploma) from an accredited program and active RN

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher level nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license and NCLEX pass.
• Foreign degree requires CGFNS certification process.
• Exemption available for current federal employees in 0610 series who meet criteria.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN/Diploma)

PhD or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field

Job description

About the Position:

The Nurse (Multi-Service Unit) position is located at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, within the Directorate of Nursing, inpatient Mult-Service Unit Ward.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

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 (Multi-Service Unit):

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 medical care to patients; administering medications; and educating patients or family members.

OR

Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

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.).

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. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet one of the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program.

OR

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program.