Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) position is located at Womack Army Medical Center, Family Medicine, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The nurse performs independent and comprehensive triage, coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams, and provides education to patients. The position is a Direct Hire Solicitation; salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.

The nurse conducts telephone and clinical triage, screens walk-in patients and patient charts, develops nursing plans, coordinates referrals to internal and external community support services or the TRICARE network, and supports patient and staff education. The role also carries out quality-improvement and internal-control activities, including risk appraisals, chart reviews, identifying trends, and reporting corrective actions.

The incumbent must maintain a nursing license and Basic Life Support certification, meet professional credential requirements, and wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire. The position is mission- and inclement-weather-essential, and requires reporting to or remaining at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Employment is subject to background and security investigations, drug screening and testing, immunization requirements, tuberculosis testing, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• A diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or higher degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program, subject to the stated federal employee exemption.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing 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 exemption.
• A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including comprehensive care for a variety of patients, developing or implementing care plans, and educating patients and/or family members; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field. A Defense Health Agency nurse experience exemption is also described.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Obtain and maintain a nursing license.
• Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Complete required background and personnel security investigations and suitability or fitness determinations.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and screening, and comply with random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless an approved medical or religious exemption is documented; complete immunization screening, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, and provide other immunization proof if required.
• Complete required tuberculosis testing and a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds if required.
• Report to work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather and other emergency situations as a mission-essential employee.
• Wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.
• Meet the education, licensure, and experience requirements with supporting transcripts or other documentation as applicable.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triage and facilitate care coordination through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Act as a relief nurse and triage and screen walk-in patients to assess the severity of their conditions and need for provider intervention.
• Screen patient charts to assess medical history and determine health care needs.
• Assist with patient and staff education.
• Coordinate patient referrals to support services in the internal and external community or through the TRICARE network.
• Develop appropriate nursing plans.
• Follow quality-improvement and internal-control activities for the ambulatory care setting, including risk appraisals, chart reviews, identifying trends, and reporting corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

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