Nurse (Clinical) GS-0610-11

DHA • Fort Liberty, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Womack Army Medical Center is seeking a dedicated civilian Clinical Nurse to join their team at Fort Bragg, NC. This position is located within the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. The position offers job security, a competitive base salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, paid vacation, paid Federal Holidays, sick leave, CME opportunities, and a comprehensive health and retirement benefit package. Womack is an accredited 110-bed regional medical center serving Fort Bragg, home of Airborne and Special Operations. The medical center manages several Primary Care practice sites in Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Linden Oaks. The location in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg offers a desirable climate and proximity to beaches and mountains, with access to amenities like golfing, universities, fitness centers, and dining.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been 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 at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).
• 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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.
• 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 providing comprehensive nursing care to a variety of patients, developing or implementing care plans, and providing education to patients and/or family members.
• OR Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Nice To Haves

• Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.
• Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption: You are exempt from the one year specialized experience requirement if you were previously employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War for at least one year, or are currently employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, AND after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of War obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
• Exemption: You are exempt from the qualification requirements if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in clinical duties and minor procedures.
• Delegate workload to other staff members.
• Implement Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) orders and make changes to the nursing care plans as necessary.
• Develop appropriate nursing plans.
• Communicate plan of care to patient and family members.
• Act as charge nurse, as needed.

Benefits

• job security
• competitive base salary
• bonuses
• moving expenses
• full malpractice coverage
• up to 26 days paid vacation
• 11 days paid Federal Holidays
• sick leave benefit
• CME opportunities
• first-class health and retirement benefit package

What This Job Offers

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