Supervisory Nurse (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Leonard Wood, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The Supervisory Nurse (Clinical) assigns patient-care duties according to patient condition and staff expertise; provides comprehensive nursing care under established protocols, medical requirements, provider care plans, and patient needs; and makes independent, competent nursing decisions while carrying out provider orders safely with little or no supervision. The role also plans and assigns subordinate work, sets priorities, prepares work schedules, and provides guidance, orientation, and training to paraprofessional staff. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation and a Mission Essential position. The employee must report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies. The role requires wearing a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Requirements

A qualifying nursing degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, with accreditation recognized at the time the degree was obtained.
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.
Either a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing plus at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including nursing care for patients undergoing anesthesia, oversight of nursing personnel, and education of nursing staff; or 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, including credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and proof of passing an approved English language proficiency examination.
Applicants must provide transcripts; foreign-school graduates must provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate, as applicable.
Current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series continuously employed in that series since September 27, 2017 or earlier may be exempt from the stated basic and additional qualification requirements, subject to documentation validation.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 a personnel security investigation and may be subject to suitability or fitness determination and periodic background re-verification due to recurring interaction with children under age 18.
Must undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
A pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, and tuberculosis testing are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
A one-year supervisory probationary period is required; a one-year probationary period also applies if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assign staff to patient-care duties based on patient condition and staff expertise.
Provide comprehensive nursing care according to established protocols, medical requirements, provider care plans, and patient needs.
Make independent and competent nursing decisions and safely carry out provider orders with little or no supervision.
Plan and assign subordinate work, set priorities, and prepare work schedules.
Provide guidance, orientation, and training to paraprofessional staff.