Nurse (Clinical/Obstetrics-Gynecology)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•El Paso, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The nurse provides specialized care to obstetric patients and their newborns, including observing intermediate fetal monitoring and understanding factors related to fetal oxygenation, uteroplacental circulation, and fetal heart rate regulation. The role includes performing or directing specialized procedures, assessing patient charts and medical histories, carrying out and following up on care orders, documenting patient information, and assisting health care providers with examinations and procedures. The nurse educates and supports patients, including those undergoing high-risk, painful, or stressful procedures, and independently teaches patients self-care. The role also includes helping patients follow treatment plans through clinic or telephone contact, participating in patient education programs, coordinating referrals to internal and external community support services or the TRICARE network, and teaching and mentoring Centering in Pregnancy facilitators and co-facilitators. This is a mission-essential position. The incumbent may be required to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program, plus at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including care for obstetric or gynecological patients, patient or staff education, and assisting with procedures; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
A qualifying nursing degree must be from an accredited professional nursing educational program. Transcripts must be submitted.
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. Certain qualifying current federal employees in the 0610 series may be exempt from the basic requirements.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must meet suitability or fitness requirements based on a background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may also be required depending on the position.
This is a Testing Designated Position requiring pre-employment screening and random drug testing; selectees must consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
Selectees must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
U.S. citizenship is required.
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 provide direct deposit of pay.
Must be able to report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to obstetric patients and their newborns.
Observe intermediate fetal monitoring and understand factors affecting fetal oxygenation, uteroplacental circulation, and fetal heart rate regulation.
Direct and/or perform specialized procedures.
Screen patient charts, assess medical histories, and determine health care needs.
Carry out patient care requirements and follow up to ensure completion of health care provider orders.
Record data in patient charts.
Assist health care providers with examinations and procedures.
Educate and support patients undergoing high-risk, painful, or stressful procedures.
Independently instruct and demonstrate self-care to patients.
Help patients comply with medical treatment plans through telephone contact or clinic visits.
Participate in patient education programs.
Coordinate referrals to internal and external community support services or the TRICARE network.
Teach, mentor, and model the Centering in Pregnancy philosophy for new co-facilitators and facilitators.
Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.