Advanced Practice Nurse (Women'S Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Army Medical Center Madigan, DIR of Surgery, Department Of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties: Provide comprehensive gynecological medical care services to women across the life span from menarche to menopause. Perform evaluative examinations such as PAP smears, sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening, and post-AB evaluations. Perform basic infertility evaluations, to include physical examination, lab studies, and make behavioral and/or medical interventions. Prescribe medications and adjust dosage according to patient need and response. Provide administrative oversight of dysplasia tracking program for both active duty and non-active duty women. Ensure all patients diagnosed with a gynecological cancer are referred to the tumor registry board for epidemiological tracking.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is 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 requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• 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 a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• 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.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination unless exempt by medical personnel.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.
• US Citizens
• Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Women's Health 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: 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.
• 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.
• Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Women's Health or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• 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.
• Specialized Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes providing comprehensive gynecological medical care services to women across the life span from menarche to menopause; performing clinical reviews, physical examinations, and order medical studies required to evaluate gynecological and obstetrical health and/or diagnose; and ensuring patients are seen for periodic re-evaluations and adjust treatment plan as needed.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive gynecological medical care services to women across the life span from menarche to menopause.
• Perform evaluative examinations such as PAP smears, sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening, and post-AB evaluations.
• Perform basic infertility evaluations, to include physical examination, lab studies, and make behavioral and/or medical interventions.
• Prescribe medications and adjust dosage according to patient need and response.
• Provide administrative oversight of dysplasia tracking program for both active duty and non-active duty women.
• Ensure all patients diagnosed with a gynecological cancer are referred to the tumor registry board for epidemiological tracking.

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