Nurse (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Bethesda, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Mental Health, in Bethesda, Maryland. It is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The nurse provides clinical nursing care, including assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring medical equipment, responding to emergencies, and assessing patient and family learning needs.

Requirements

A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless eligible for the stated federal employee exemption.
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 successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination, unless eligible for the stated federal employee exemption.
For graduates of foreign nursing schools, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.
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 comprehensive nursing care, monitoring or operating specialized equipment, and administering medications; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
Must submit to pre-employment urinalysis and may be subject to random drug testing, reasonable-suspicion testing, and testing after direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
Must comply with seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, and meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact.
Must complete tuberculosis testing and meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and 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.
Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient history.
Identify, document, implement, and formulate the patient care plan based on the patient's condition.
Set up, operate, and monitor medical equipment; remain aware of the patient's condition and take appropriate action as needed.
Respond to life-saving situations by initiating emergency resuscitation measures according to pediatric and adult resuscitation protocols.
Perform comprehensive assessments of patient and family members' learning needs and limitations.