Supervisory Nurse (Cardiology)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Salary negotiation

Student loan repayment

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Supervisory Nurse (Cardiology) at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. The role requires a nursing degree, valid license, and NCLEX; foreign degrees need CGFNS certification.

Qualified candidates will have one year of professional nursing experience in cardiac care or related settings. Federal service eligibility and potential relocation incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited program with appropriate accreditation.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license and NCLEX passage.
• CGFNS certification required for foreign nursing degrees.
• Exemption applies to current federal employees in the 0610 series with documented status.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience with cardiac patients.

Education

Nursing degree (Bachelor's/Associate/Diploma)

Job description

About the Position

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center within the Cardiology Department in Tacoma, Washington.

• A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

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 Supervisory Nurse (Cardiology)

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.

Professional Nursing Experience

One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes providing nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, administering medications, and educating patients or staff.

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.