Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)
About The Position
Serve as a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) in the Primary Care Clinic at Andrew Rader Army Health Clinic, Joint Base-Henderson Hall, Virginia. The position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. The nurse triages and screens walk-in patients, carries out or ensures completion of provider orders, reports abnormal test results and changes in symptoms, assesses post-procedure patients before release, and assists with patient and staff education. The position requires background and suitability screening, recurring child-contact-related background re-verification, immunization screening and required vaccinations, tuberculosis testing, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, and pre-employment and random drug testing. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements, obtain and maintain clinical privileges, and maintain Basic Life Support certification. Lifting up to 40 pounds and travel up to 5% may be required. This is a Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential position; the incumbent may be required to report or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies.
Requirements
- A qualifying nursing degree or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program.
- 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 NCLEX.
- Either a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing plus at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including screening patient charts, assisting with examinations and procedures, and providing patient education; or a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field.
- Foreign nursing-school graduates must complete the CGFNS Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
- Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
- Meet required immunization and tuberculosis testing requirements, including seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted and Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
- Submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Meet suitability and background investigation requirements, including periodic re-verification related to recurring interaction with children and youth.
- Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Be prepared to lift up to 40 pounds and travel up to 5% as required.
- Report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency situations as a Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential employee.
Nice To Haves
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Triage and screen walk-in patients to assess the severity of their conditions and the need for provider intervention.
- Execute or ensure completion of orders from health care providers.
- Report abnormal test results, changes in symptoms, and the need for follow-up.
- Assess post-procedure patients before their release from the clinic.
- Assist the clinic with patient and staff education.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
