Nurse (Occupational Health)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville Naval Hospital is seeking a qualified registered nurse to deliver occupational health services and conduct nursing assessments at the facility in Jacksonville, FL. The role emphasizes patient and staff education and requires an active U.S. nursing license.

Qualifications include a nursing degree (bachelor’s preferred) and, where applicable, credentials for foreign grads. Current federal employees in the 0610 series may qualify for exemption with proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma, associate, or bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, current RN license in the U.S. and NCLEX passage.
• Foreign nursing degree requires credential evaluation/CGFNS, if applicable.
• Exemption possible for current federal employees in the 0610 series with proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health services and nursing assessments.
• Educate patients and staff on health-related topics.

Skills

Occupational health nursing

Nursing assessments

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Diploma/Associate degree in Nursing

PhD or Doctoral degree

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Jacksonville Naval Hospital.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

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 (Occupational Health):

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:

A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

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.

Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.

Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

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 occupational health services, conducting nursing assessments and providing patient and/or staff education.

OR

Education:

A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field including but not limited to nursing OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education from a professional nursing program.

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