Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse (Ambulatory Care) position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The nurse provides advanced professional nursing services requiring critical thinking, including assessment and management of acute and episodic healthcare concerns, health maintenance and promotion, disease prevention and management, patient education and counseling, patient advocacy, case management, and coordination of care. The role also includes patient tracking and clinical documentation, assessing post-procedure patients before release from the clinic, and participating in continuing education and evidence-based improvement projects to maintain skills and advance clinical practice.

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 passage of the National Council Licensure Examination, unless eligible for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• For foreign nursing school graduates, 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 ambulatory nursing care, medication administration, and patient or family education; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation showing it is equivalent to accredited U.S. education or documentation that full course credit was given by a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• 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 fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• A personnel security investigation and suitability or fitness determination may be required.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, and tuberculosis testing are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Must 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; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Must wear a uniform and/or protective clothing and report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive professional nursing services of an advanced nature requiring critical thinking skills.
• Assess and manage acute and episodic healthcare concerns, health maintenance and promotion, disease prevention and management, patient education and counseling, patient advocacy, case management, and coordination of care for patients.
• Conduct patient tracking, including reviewing and entering or updating clinical documentation systems.
• Assess post-procedure patients before their release from the clinic.
• Participate in continuing education programs and evidence-based improvement projects to maintain skills and advance clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree