Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Benning, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital, Sledgehammer Troop Medical Clinic, Fort Benning, Georgia. The nurse coordinates outpatient healthcare and case-management services for wounded, ill, or injured service members, helping prevent gaps in care and supporting effective transitions between military and veteran healthcare systems. Work hours are 0600–1530. The position may require irregular work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules, and is designated both Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential.

This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months, with the possibility of annual extensions up to a maximum of 8 years. A recruitment or relocation incentive and student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Applicants must meet the professional nursing education and licensure requirements, unless eligible for the stated exemption for certain current Federal employees in the 0610 occupational series. The role requires an active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license and BLS certification, along with required suitability screening, examinations, immunizations, and background investigation. The position has recurring interaction with children and youth under 18, which entails initial and periodic background re-verification requirements.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless the stated Federal employee exemption applies.
• 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, unless the stated exemption applies.
• 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 assisting with patient care plans, coordinating care with other departments or agencies, and providing patient or staff education; or successful completion of two and a half years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field.
• Applicants educated at foreign nursing schools must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools 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; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Complete required background and suitability investigations, pre-employment screening, and drug testing; submit to random and other specified drug testing.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempt, and comply with immunization screening, required Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, other applicable immunizations, and tuberculosis testing.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Report to work or remain on duty during severe weather or other emergencies as required by the mission-essential designation; irregular hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Sign a memorandum of agreement accepting the terms of the obligated position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate healthcare services, including specialty appointments, physical therapy, and mental health services, to prevent gaps in outpatient care for wounded, ill, or injured service members.
• Collaborate with beneficiaries, their families, and healthcare providers to maximize healthcare response, quality, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Guide service members through the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process and Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES).
• Serve as a liaison between service members and the Veteran Health Care System to facilitate a seamless transition.
• Serve as a liaison between service members and military unit commanders, providing regular updates about duty limitations and return-to-duty timelines.
• Identify community-based resources, home health services, and specialized equipment.
• Advocate for service members while adhering to patient privacy requirements.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level