Nurse (Clinical/OB-GYN)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Irwin, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Weed Army Community Hospital at Fort Irwin, California. The nurse examines and assesses obstetric patients and newborns, provides care to normal- and high-risk obstetrical and newborn patients, and performs advanced assignments requiring considerable experience or training. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. The position is designated Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, subject to the stated accreditation requirements; transcripts must be provided.
• A current, active, full, 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.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-09 or above, including nursing care for obstetrical and gynecological patients, medication administration, and patient education; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the certificate.
• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross must be obtained and maintained; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must undergo a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must meet background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements, including requirements associated with recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period and use direct deposit for pay.
• Current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series continuously employed in that series since September 27, 2017 or earlier may qualify for the stated exemptions, subject to documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives.
• Candidates new to Federal service may be eligible for salary negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Determine and implement appropriate emergency interventions within scope of practice after identifying and interpreting maternal or fetal distress and newborn emergencies in the absence of a physician.
• Recognize and carry out nursing responsibilities related to technologies used to care for normal- and high-risk obstetrical and newborn patients.
• Examine and assess obstetric patients and newborns.
• Maintain invasive lines and dressings in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures.
• Perform advanced assignments requiring considerable extended experience or training.

What This Job Offers

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