Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) position in the Ambulatory Infusion Clinic, Hematology/Oncology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. It is a term appointment not to exceed two years and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The position provides specialized nursing care to patients receiving infusion therapy.

The incumbent administers and monitors medications, antineoplastic agents, investigational drugs, blood, and blood components; assesses patients for adverse reactions and complications related to parenteral therapy; and initiates appropriate nursing actions. The nurse maintains infection-control and aseptic practices and serves as a primary liaison and advocate for patients and their families or significant others within the medical treatment system.

The role requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and obtaining and maintaining Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of onboarding. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements and maintain relevant clinical privileges. The position is designated mission essential, requires physical examinations and applicable immunization screening and vaccination, and includes a lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds. The incumbent must use employer-provided personal protective equipment and may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies.

The appointment is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years. The first year is a trial or probationary period. The position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access, background investigation and credit check, and pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program, subject to the stated federal employee exemption.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination, subject to the stated federal employee exemption.
• Either a nursing diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including assisting with examinations or procedures, providing care to ambulatory patients, and educating patients or staff; or a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field.
• Current BLS training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Obtain and maintain ACLS certification within six months of onboarding.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Undergo applicable immunization screening and maintain required immunizations; comply with annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds in regular performance of duties.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.
• Applicants using foreign nursing education must provide the required foreign-degree certification or education evaluation, as applicable.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available to those new to federal service.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialized nursing care to patients requiring infusion therapy.
• Administer and monitor medications, antineoplastic agents, investigational drugs, blood, and blood components.
• Observe and assess patients for adverse reactions and complications related to parenteral therapy, and initiate appropriate nursing actions.
• Maintain established infection-control and aseptic practices.
• Act as the primary liaison and advocate for the patient, family, and/or significant other within the medical treatment system.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Report to work or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
• Use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

What This Job Offers

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