Nurse (OB/GYN)

About the Position: This position is located in (OB/GYN), Directorate for Surgical Services, of the local medical treatment facility. The primary purpose of the position is to provide nursing services to eligible beneficiaries at the Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) clinic.

Duties:

• Implements, directs, and coordinates the nursing process in compliance with currently approved standards of nursing practice.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and implements methods of providing quality nursing care.
• Maintains liaison with other health care professionals and community referral services.
• Coordinates health care needs by making appropriate referrals as indicated.
• Instructs patients and/or families in preparation for various tests, obtaining specimens, and initiates arrangements for follow-up care per order of the health care provider.
• Assigns duties and delegates patient care to other clinical nurses, licensed practical nurses, and military hospital corps personnel, as indicated, with consideration of the qualifications and capabilities of the individuals.
• Determines departmental staffing needs based on level of activity and available resources.
• Plans, implements, and monitors individually structured clinical orientation program for all new staff.
• Counsels staff concerning duties, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Initiates competency plan for new staff.

Requirements:

• Must possess 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.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Tier 3 Position (Secret): Position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Child Care Checks: This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds is required.

Qualifications:

• 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-7 grade level or above).
• Professional nursing experience is experience that demonstrates the following competencies: performs nursing care, patient assessments, medication administration or monitoring, and specimen collection.
• OR Education: A master's degree in professional nursing.
• 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.
• 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.

Education:

• FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.