Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Charleston Naval Center, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Goose Creek, SC within the Medical Home Port/Primary Care Outpatient Clinic. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties include conducting collaborative care assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and initiating emergency care. The practitioner will assess acute and non-acute clinical problems, consult and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient management, and evaluate care delivery models and strategies. Responsibilities also include evaluating and revising therapeutic plans and managing high-risk, unstable, or extremely complex patients. Additionally, the position serves as a preceptor to graduate students enrolled in nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs, medical students, and newly assigned nurse practitioners.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Must be able 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.
• 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.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Must have Tuberculosis testing.
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• US Citizens
• Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Family Practice 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.).
• 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.
• 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.
• APN Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Family Practice or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Exemption: Current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.
• 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.
• One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes (1) performing physical examinations; (2) diagnosing diseases; and (3) prescribing medications.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to U.S. education, or full credit must be given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative care assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Order and interpret related laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications.
• Initiate emergency care.
• Assess acute and non-acute clinical problems.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health care providers regarding patient management.
• Evaluate care delivery models and strategies.
• Evaluate and revise therapeutic plans.
• Manage high-risk, unstable, or extremely complex patients.
• Serve as a preceptor to graduate students enrolled in nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs, medical students and to newly assigned nurse practitioners.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level