NURSE (Intensive Care Unit)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at Womack Army Medical Center in the Directorate of Nursing Progressive Care Unit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The nurse provides comprehensive professional nursing care and counseling to promote and maintain health and prevent illness and injury among critically ill patients in an intensive care environment. Patient populations include children and adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with potentially life-threatening health problems. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing education program.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse 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.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the certificate.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing comprehensive professional nursing care to critically ill patients in an Adult Intensive Care Unit, typically equivalent to the GS-11 level or above. An identified Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption may apply to qualifying Department of War nurses with a bachelor's or graduate degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must obtain required immunizations and vaccinations unless exempted by a licensed physician; annual seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory.
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical and annual physical examinations thereafter.
• Must be available for uncommon tours of duty, including on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.
• May be subject to temporary duty or business travel to various locations using privately owned vehicles, commercial transportation, or military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
• May be required to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience, except for the specifically stated Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption.

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

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill and critically ill patients, including children and adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Assess nursing needs and develop and implement an evidence-based Plan of Care for each patient consistent with recognized professional nursing standards.
• Respond to life-threatening changes in patient condition with immediate and appropriate emergency measures according to professional standards and established protocols.
• Assist with medical examinations by observing, recognizing, recording, and reporting changes in patient conditions, symptoms, reactions to medications, and responses to therapies and treatments.
• Administer medications through various routes, including rapid-acting, highly potent, and potentially lethal medications, in accordance with hospital safety protocols.
• Accompany and assist providers with complex, potentially life-threatening procedures, including insertion of arterial and venous catheters, chest tubes, and endotracheal tubes.
• Initiate life-saving measures such as advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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