Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Irwin, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department) position is located at Army Community Hospital Weed in Fort Irwin, California. The nurse performs triage, considering physical and psychosocial elements, and rapidly assesses incoming patients to prioritize care according to need, available staffing, and patient acuity. The role also supports nursing staff through teaching, onboarding, mentoring, and assistance with complex nursing and diagnostic procedures. The nurse identifies and recommends improvements to nursing unit organization and functions, and participates in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating facility, departmental, or unit-based programs. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. The position is designated Mission Essential, requires direct deposit, and includes a one-year probationary period. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; PCS costs are not authorized.

Requirements

A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, subject to the stated accreditation requirements.
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 passing the National Council Licensure Examination.
At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing care to emergency patients, administering medications, and educating patients; education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
Foreign nursing school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must complete required background investigation and periodic re-verification; this position involves recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
Must be a U.S. citizen 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 and provide direct deposit of pay.
Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Perform triage while considering physical and psychosocial elements.
Quickly assess incoming patients and prioritize care based on need, available staffing, and patient acuity.
Teach, onboard, and mentor professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.
Assist with complex nursing and diagnostic procedures.
Identify and recommend strategies to improve nursing unit organization and functions.
Conduct and participate in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating facility, departmental, or unit-based programs.
Provide nursing care to emergency patients, administer medications, and educate patients.