Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Stewart, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) position is located at WINN Army Medical Hospital in Fort Stewart, Georgia. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The nurse performs independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triage and facilitates care coordination using a multidisciplinary approach. The nurse assists healthcare providers with examinations and procedures, supports clinic and patient/staff education including clinic orientation, and ensures staff maintain competency folders in accordance with hospital and Joint Commission standards. The role also includes preparing and administering oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications.

The position is designated Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. Employment is subject to background and fitness determinations, medical and immunization screening, influenza vaccination requirements or a recognized exemption, and pre-employment and random drug testing. A current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross must be obtained and maintained.

Applicants must meet the professional nursing education and licensure requirements, including a current, active, full, unrestricted U.S. nursing license and successful completion of the NCLEX, subject to the stated federal employee exemption. In addition, applicants generally need a qualifying nursing degree and at least one year of professional nursing experience at the GS-9 level or above involving ambulatory patient care, medication administration or preparation, and education for patients or nursing staff; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field may qualify. Foreign nursing education and credentials must satisfy the stated evaluation and certification requirements.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program, unless qualifying 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 successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination, unless qualifying for the stated federal employee exemption.
• 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 patient care, medication administration or preparation, and education for patients or nursing staff; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the certificate, unless otherwise exempt as specified.
• 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.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must complete required background and personnel security investigations and suitability or fitness determinations.
• Must complete required pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required based on the position.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing and consent to random drug urinalysis.
• Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging.
• Facilitate care coordination through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations and procedures.
• Assist with patient and staff education, including clinic orientation.
• Ensure staff compliance with maintaining competency folders in accordance with hospital and Joint Commission standards.
• Prepare and administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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