Nurse
Department of War Education Activity•Beaufort, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
This temporary Nurse position is located at Department of War Education Activity Americas, Elliott Elementary School, in Beaufort, South Carolina. The position is not to exceed June 30, 2027, and may end earlier based on enrollment. The role provides school-based nursing services, including student health education, emergency care, health documentation, and participation in the school health program. Work is performed in a classroom setting. Applicants must apply through USAJOBS.gov.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
- Must possess and maintain 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. The license must be verifiable through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing nurse licensure and disciplinary database.
- Applicants with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing may qualify if they present the required current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration.
- Nurses from Puerto Rico must provide proof of passing the NCLEX.
- Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated through one of the acceptable procedures specified in the announcement before acceptance.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required, and direct deposit of pay is required.
- Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination based on a background investigation, including a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
- Must participate in applicant and random drug testing and sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
Responsibilities
- Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling.
- Provides emergency care for illnesses or injuries occurring during school hours, following standard first aid guidelines.
- Maintains health information and documents.
- Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status.
- Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
