Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Detrick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) in the Family Medicine Department at Barquist Army Health Clinic in Frederick, Maryland. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The role provides clinical and ambulatory nursing care, including triaging patients, carrying out provider orders, reporting changes and results, assessing patients after procedures, and supporting patient and staff education. The position requires a current, unrestricted professional nursing license, qualifying nursing education and experience (or a qualifying doctoral degree or stated federal-employee exemption), and maintenance of clinical credentials and Basic Life Support certification. Employment is subject to background and suitability checks, immunization and health-screening requirements, pre-employment and random drug testing, and a probationary period. The position is mission-essential and inclement-weather essential; travel of up to 5% may be required, and on-call work may occur during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program, unless exempt under the stated federal-employee provision.
Current, active, full, 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 exempt under the stated federal-employee provision.
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 screening patient charts, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, and providing patient education; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field, unless exempt under the stated federal-employee provision.
Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the certificate.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Complete required background investigation and suitability or fitness determination; recurring contact with minors entails initial investigation and periodic re-verification requirements.
Meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Complete required tuberculosis testing and pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Travel up to 5% may be required; the incumbent must report to or remain at work during designated severe-weather or emergency situations.
May be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship; direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Triage and screen walk-in patients to assess the severity of their condition and whether provider intervention is needed.
Execute or ensure completion of health care provider orders.
Report abnormal test results, changes in symptoms, and the need for follow-up.
Assess post-procedure patients before their release from the clinic.
Assist the clinic with patient and staff education.
Maintain required clinical credentials and privileges and Basic Life Support certification.