Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • McConnell AFB, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse (Ambulatory Care) position is located at the 22nd Medical Group at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The nurse provides professional nursing care through the delivery, management, and coordination of care and services in a clinic setting. The position is designated as Mission Essential, so the incumbent must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergency situations.

The role requires an accredited professional nursing education and an active, unrestricted nursing license, except for qualifying current federal employees covered by the stated exemption. Candidates must also meet the applicable experience or doctoral education pathway described in the qualifications. Employment conditions include background and credit investigations, seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption, pre-employment and random drug testing, immunization screening, tuberculosis testing, and current Basic Life Support certification. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless eligible for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• A 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 passing the National Council Licensure Examination, unless eligible for the stated exemption.
• For the experience pathway: a nursing diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including ambulatory patient care, medication administration, 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.
• Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the certificate.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Tuberculosis testing is required.
• Must undergo a background investigation, including a credit check, and pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period and have direct deposit of pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and coordinate care and services in a clinic setting.
• Perform clinical procedures, including urinary catheterizations, visual acuity tests, electrocardiography, blood glucose monitoring, nebulization therapy, intravenous fluid therapy, and wound care.
• Monitor medications and ensure proper rotation to manage expiration dates.
• Obtain and screen radiology, laboratory, and pathology study results, and notify the credentialed provider of abnormal results.
• Make independent nursing diagnoses by analyzing assessment data to determine patient care needs, including preventive services, health promotion, health maintenance, and health-related problems or issues.
• Provide health education and coaching to patients, significant others, family members, and caregivers.
• Oversee and mentor paraprofessional and newly assigned staff.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level