Nurse (Consultant)

Customs and Border Protection•Bloomington, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Human Resources Management, Talent Management Directorate, CBP Hiring Center, is seeking two Nurse Consultants for its Medical Qualification team. This role involves implementing medical requirements and making determinations for CBP positions that have pre-employment medical requirements. The position starts at a salary of $97,582.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $126,859.00 (GS-12, Step 10).

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
May be required to pass a background investigation.
Must adhere to the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
Must adhere to government ethics standards.
Graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional registered nursing educational program.
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.
For individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.
Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Must possess and maintain a current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Providing medical expertise required for the development and administration of health and safety programs. Performing extensive reviews of medical records for medical qualification decisions. Communicating medical determinations and rationale to patients, providers, and Human Resources staff through clear written and verbal explanations.

Nice To Haves

Responses to four short, free-response essay questions are encouraged but not scored.

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive reviews of medical records submitted by job applicants to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure compliance with medical standards and guidelines.
Evaluating medical examination screening results and applicant-provided medical documentation.
Performing ongoing reviews of records submitted by applicants and physician consultants to verify accuracy, completeness, and soundness of judgment.
Communicating with applicants via email and phone to provide recommended follow-up actions.
Explaining medical information to individuals with varying levels of medical understanding.
Collaborating with medical providers as needed.
Utilizing nursing judgment and critical thinking skills to assess medical issues that may impact an applicant's ability to perform job duties safely and efficiently.
Making informed medical determinations based on established criteria.