Nurse (Clinical/Pediatrics) GS-0610-11

DHA • Tacoma, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Clinical Pediatrics Nurse located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Pediatric Unit, in Tacoma, Washington. This position may offer a recruitment or relocation incentive, salary negotiation for new federal employees, and advanced leave accrual. The facility is a Level Two trauma center and offers unique professional opportunities, practicing alongside civilian and military healthcare experts. The staff serves military members but are not subject to military requirements. The location is in the beautiful Pacific Northwest near Tacoma, offering abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Working for the Department of Defense provides competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with employer matching contributions.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes managing moderately pediatric cases; conducting comprehensive pediatric assessments; developing care plans; educating families on growth milestones, and preventive care.
• OR A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Nice To Haves

• Exemption from basic requirements: Current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.
• Exemption from qualification requirements: Current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary pediatric care team, observing, assessing, and continuously monitoring the condition of pediatric patients for timely and effective clinical interventions.
• Deliver nursing care tailored to the developmental and age-specific needs of pediatric patients.
• Operate pediatric medical and surgical equipment, ensuring safe, accurate, and effective use in specialized clinical settings.
• Partner with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to design and implement strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and outcomes of patient care services.
• Educate family members on comprehensive home care strategies, nursing, and psychosocial needs to support optimal pediatric health outcomes.
• Conduct follow-up phone consultations with parents to provide education, support, and guidance on pediatric diseases and illness management.
• Serve as a mentor, clinical resource, and preceptor for newly assigned staff, fostering professional development, promoting best practices, and supporting a smooth transition into the pediatric care environment.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for new Federal service employees.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Paid-time off.
• Medical benefits.
• Student loan repayments.
• Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree