Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Camp Pendleton, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department) provides clinical nursing care in the Emergency Department at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California. The role serves patients of any age and includes triage, comprehensive urgent and emergency nursing care, participation in unit and facility programs, emergency response, operation of medical equipment, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Recruitment or relocation may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

The position requires an accredited professional nursing education program and a current, active, full, unrestricted U.S. nursing license or registration, as well as passing the NCLEX. Applicants must also have at least one full year of professional nursing experience providing emergency-room patient care, coordinating care, and administering medications; education cannot substitute for this experience. The role requires current Basic Life Support certification and may involve irregular schedules, on-call duties, nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent must meet security, background, medical, immunization, and other conditions of employment, and must report during designated emergencies because the position is Mission Essential.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program, unless qualifying for the specified federal-employee exemption.
• Current, active, full, 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; the stated exemption has its own license requirements.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing nursing care to emergency-room patients, coordinating patient care, and administering medications. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• For graduates of foreign nursing schools, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds.
• May be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work weekends, nights, or holidays.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• A one-year probationary period applies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care to Emergency Department patients of any age group.
• Perform triage while considering patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting for urgent or emergent care, applying professional nursing theories, principles, and procedures.
• Conduct and participate in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of facility, departmental, or unit-based programs.
• Recognize, identify, and interpret serious situations and determine and implement appropriate emergency measures.
• Operate and monitor technical and medical equipment, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, intravenous infusion pumps, and defibrillators.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team regarding nursing care plans and patient conditions.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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