Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)
About The Position
The Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) provides support to the Andrew Rader Army Health Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position provides nursing care in an ambulatory clinic, including telephone and clinical triage, care coordination, assistance with examinations and procedures, education for patients and staff, and medication preparation and administration. The incumbent must maintain required certifications, clinical privileges, immunizations, and fitness for duty. The position is designated mission essential, and the incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies.
Requirements
- Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program, unless an applicable federal employee exemption applies.
- 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 passing the National Council Licensure Examination, unless an applicable exemption applies.
- At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including nursing care for ambulatory patients, preparing or administering medications, and providing education to patients or nursing staff; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field may qualify.
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
- Successful background investigation and pre-employment screening, including urinalysis for illegal drug use; position is also subject to random drug testing.
- Meet initial and periodic background investigation requirements for recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
- Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
- Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons with documentation.
- Complete required tuberculosis testing.
- Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to establish continued fitness for the duties.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- For graduates of foreign nursing schools, complete the CGFNS Certification Program and provide the required certificate; foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.
- A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field is an alternative qualification pathway.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as required.
- Must complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Nice To Haves
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Perform independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging.
- Facilitate care coordination through a multidisciplinary approach.
- Assist health care providers with examinations and procedures.
- Assist the clinic with patient and staff education, including clinic orientation.
- Ensure staff compliance with maintaining competency folders in accordance with hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Prepare and administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications.
- Maintain required BLS certification, clinical privileges, and credentialing.
- Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
