Supervisory Nurse (Operating Room)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Supervisory Nurse (Operating Room) to join the surgical team. This federal Direct Hire solicitation offers nurse leadership in a high-acuity operating room setting.

Applicants must have a nursing degree, active license, and NCLEX success. Foreign credentials may require CGFNS certification and English proficiency evaluation. A non-foreign exemption may apply to current federal employees.

Qualifications

• Requires a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license and successful NCLEX pass.
• Foreign degrees may require CGFNS certification and English proficiency evidence.
• Current federal employee exemption criteria apply if in 0610 series.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to surgical patients in operating rooms.
• Supervise subordinates and oversee training/education for staff.
• Educate patients and nurses on care plans and post-operative protocols.

Skills

Surgical care

Nursing supervision

Education/training

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree in nursing

Nursing diploma

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in the operating rooms at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

• 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 Supervisory Nurse (Operating Room):

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 surgical patients, supervising subordinates and providing education/training to patients and nurses. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).