Nurse (Clinical/Community-Occupational Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Carlisle Barracks, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Carlisle Barracks at Dunham Health Clinic. The incumbent works primarily in an outpatient primary care clinic setting and will travel frequently to local outlying facilities. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 0730–1630. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The nurse evaluates epidemiology and disease surveillance programs, develops objectives, standards, and policies to support comprehensive epidemiology, and performs functions using the Disease Epidemiology Reporting System (DRS). The role includes requesting special screenings, developmental tests, and laboratory tests; making decisions concerning patients’ medical care needs with physicians; conducting monthly site assessment visits; and teaching classes on medication administration, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and health promotion practices. The incumbent must maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications, meet professional credential requirements, and complete required immunization, tuberculosis, drug-screening, and physical-examination requirements. This is a mission-essential, inclement-weather-essential position; the incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Requirements

A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless an identified 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 an identified exemption applies.
Either a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including guidance in preventive medicine, assistance with occupational health programs, and primary nursing care for workplace illness; or a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
A current ACLS certification must be obtained and maintained.
A BLS certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained and maintained; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Complete required pre-employment and random drug testing, immunization screening, hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and tuberculosis testing.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations as a mission-essential and inclement-weather-essential employee.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Foreign nursing-school graduates must complete the CGFNS Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Evaluate epidemiology and disease surveillance programs.
Develop objectives, standards, and policies to ensure the delivery of comprehensive epidemiology.
Perform functions using the Disease Epidemiology Reporting System (DRS).
Request special screening, developmental tests, and laboratory tests.
Make decisions concerning patients’ medical care needs with physicians.
Conduct monthly site assessment visits.
Conduct classes on medication administration, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and health promotion practices.
Travel frequently to local outlying facilities.