Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Occupational)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Mechanicsburg, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Directorate Branch Clinics (DBC) of Naval Health Clinic Annapolis with the site of work Branch Health Clinic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 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 Provides a full range of emergency services or crises interventions, including life-saving emergency procedures to stabilize a patient/worker within the scope of practice and approved protocols. Performs emergency care where a patient/worker is given the attention requited to prevent loss of life or limb-or to relieve suffering until they can be transferred to a hospital for injuries, first aid or palliative treatment is given. Occupational injuries are treated and followed up, or referred in accordance with nurse practitioner protocols. Performs medical assessment and diagnosis; implements treatment plans based on complete medical and occupational history plus physical and psychosocial assessments. Performs medical surveillance physical examination for personnel exposed to hazardous agents including dusts, fumes; vapors; chemicals and physical agents. Types of injuries include but not limited to lacerations, contusions, fractures, burns, sprains, back injuries, and tenosynovitis as a result of repetitive motion.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to 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.
• This position requires the incumbent 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.
• 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.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• US Citizens
• 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.
• Professional Nursing Experience : One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes ???????1) ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests, 2) performing medical assessments, diagnosing, and implementing course of treatment. 3) treating injuries or illnesses. 4) Position requires licensing as a Nurse Practitioner to complete duties assigned. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-???????11).
• 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.
• 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. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it 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.
• 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

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of emergency services or crises interventions, including life-saving emergency procedures to stabilize a patient/worker within the scope of practice and approved protocols.
• Performs emergency care where a patient/worker is given the attention requited to prevent loss of life or limb-or to relieve suffering until they can be transferred to a hospital for injuries, first aid or palliative treatment is given.
• Occupational injuries are treated and followed up, or referred in accordance with nurse practitioner protocols.
• Performs medical assessment and diagnosis; implements treatment plans based on complete medical and occupational history plus physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Performs medical surveillance physical examination for personnel exposed to hazardous agents including dusts, fumes; vapors; chemicals and physical agents.
• Occasional lifting of heavy items (under 50 pounds) is required.
• Transports audiovisual equipment and training aids.
• The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as agility and dexterity.
• This position 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.
• Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities in the clinic setting.
• The occupational health nurse may be required to wear personal protective equipment as noted in work environment criteria.
• When present at work sites, incumbent may be required to climb ladders or steep staircases in order to observe work operations.
• Work is performed primarily in a clinic or office setting, but the employee must be able to travel to clinics and activities to evaluate the work environment of various employees and to provide oversight, training, and guidance.
• Work-site inspections and/or surveys involve exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, or a wide range of toxic chemicals, electrical, and/or safety hazards, working around moving parts and machines as well as physical stresses.

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.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree