Neonatal) Gs-0610-11

DHA•Fort Liberty, NC

15d•$0 - $115,340•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring elite civilian Neonatal and Obstetrics Nurses to care for the newest members of our military families at Womack Army Medical Center. Bring your specialized nursing skills to a facility where your work directly supports the readiness of our armed forces. Unmatched federal benefits, no civilian insurance red tape, and a mission you can be proud of. This position is with the Defense Health Agency located at Womack Army Medical Center, Directorate of Nursing - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Fort Bragg, NC. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Named after Medal of Honor recipient, PFC Bryant H. Womack, we are a fully accredited 110-bed, evidenced-based regional medical center and GME facility serving Fort Bragg, the home of Airborne and Special Operations and the largest U.S. Army installation in the world. We manage several outstanding Primary Care practice sites located in Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Linden Oaks. Womack is located in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg which is 2 hours from the beach and 5 hours from the Appalachian Mountains with easy access to I-95 and all points north and south. This central North Carolina location enjoys seasonably palatable weather year-round. Many facilities and services are offered such as first class golfing venues and renowned universities, a skeet range, riding stables, ice skating rink, state-of-the-art fitness centers, daycare, star-quality dining, full service banking, convenience shop, barbershop, and florist.

Requirements

US Citizens
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.).
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 working within a neonatal care team; performing neonate monitoring, neonatal care, resuscitative measures according to protocols, and administering fluids and medications; and/or educating parents/caregivers on neonate safety protocols, care, breastfeeding/lactation, and infection control.
A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Nice To Haves

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to moderately ill and recovering neonates, ensuring continuous cardio-pulmonary monitoring and swift response to subtle condition changes.
Perform a variety of RN duties; (i.e., administer fluids and medications via direct intravenous and other routes, and continuously monitor and document infant responses to optimize care and treatment outcomes)
Adjust nursing care plans in response to patient condition changes, facilitate patient transfers, and ensure seamless transitions to advanced care.
Respond to life-threatening changes in a neonate’s condition and deliver immediate emergency interventions aligned with Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) protocols.
Conduct assessments identifying complex patient care challenges.
Develop targeted care plans and adjust objectives based on evolving infant status.
Assess fetal well-being by means of the performance of advanced neonatal care equipment, including cardiac monitors, EKG machines, resuscitation tools, infusion pumps, radiant warmers, isolettes, and transport incubators.
Stabilize and monitor critically ill neonates for safe transport to higher-level care facilities.
Prepare patients for transfer or discharge while serving as the primary liaison and advocate for families.
Educate parents/caregivers on infant CPR and safety protocols, proper newborn care, breastfeeding/lactation, infection control, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, monitoring the mother and baby's well-being while still in the hospital.
Respond to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment, as well as order diagnostic tests and procedures as needed.
Adhere to hospital policies, procedures and protocol while conducting patient care and documenting information in electronic medical records.
Serve as Charge Nurse; prioritizing patient care and managing shift assignments while providing subject matter expertise, training, mentorship and guidance as needed.