Nurse (Educator) GS-0610-11

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) in Fort Gordon, Georgia, instructing Soldiers enrolled in the Army licensed practical nursing (LPN) course. It is a Mon-Fri 8-hour position, which splits time between office work, classroom lecture, skills lab and clinical instructing. 0700-1600 (including lunch) on a lecture/skills lab/didactic day and 0600-1500 (including lunch) on a clinical day.

Requirements

US Citizens
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional 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.
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.
For individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.
Exemption for current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series employed since September 27, 2017 or before: Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
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 within inpatient and outpatient facilities, performing patient or staff training, and preparing clinical instruction programs or materials.
OR a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
Exemption for current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series employed since September 27, 2017 or before: Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program.

Responsibilities

Facilitates comprehensive classroom and bedside instruction for the 68C Practical Nursing Specialist program, utilizing diverse instructional techniques to prepare students for clinical competency and NCLEX-PN licensure.
Executes all training in strict accordance with all regulations, ensuring program instructions and nursing standards meet the rigorous requirements of both military and civilian accrediting bodies.
Oversees the end-to-end administrative processing of students, including enrollment, the maintenance of accurate educational records, the resolution of personnel issues, and the execution of formal graduation proceedings.
Manages clinical rotations and training activities across military treatment facilities and civilian hospitals, maintaining formal affiliation agreements and collaborating with departmental leaders to optimize student placement.
Designs learning objectives and assessment tools, including test development and item writing, while staying current on adult education trends to enhance the professional development of both military and civilian healthcare staff.
Advises leadership on competency assessment protocols and the maintenance of Competency Assessment Folders (CAFs) to ensure organizational compliance with Joint Commission standards and updated hospital regulations.