Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • MacDill AFB, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse (Ambulatory Care) position is located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The nurse provides comprehensive professional nursing services of an advanced nature, including triage, care coordination, evidence-based care, clinical procedures, medication administration, and patient education. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

The incumbent must meet professional nursing education and licensure requirements and maintain current Basic Life Support certification. The position involves recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18 and is designated Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the basic nursing education requirement through an accredited professional nursing educational program, or qualify for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• Hold a 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 have passed the National Council Licensure Examination, unless qualifying under the stated exemption.
• Have 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 patient assessment or triage, medication administration, and patient or staff education; alternatively, have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• Provide official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools if graduated from a foreign nursing school.
• Provide evaluation of foreign education credentials demonstrating equivalency to an accredited U.S. education program, or qualifying U.S. college or university credit, if relying on foreign education.
• Meet applicable background investigation, suitability or fitness determination, and personnel security investigation requirements, including recurring-contact requirements concerning children and youth under 18.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete pre-employment screening and consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship and, if applicable, complete the Selective Service registration certification.
• Complete a one-year probationary period and meet the agency's continued-employment determination.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive professional nursing services of an advanced nature.
• Conduct nursing triage to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Gather information or documentation required for continuation-of-care referral requests.
• Incorporate valid, cost-effective, evidence-based care and integrate current trends and available research.
• Perform patient procedures and administer medications.
• Provide health education or coaching to patients, significant others, family members, or caregivers.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time