Supervisory Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory Head Nurse)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Supervisory Nurse position is located in the Gastroenterology Department at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The nurse provides clinical care to patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders in outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings, while supervising subordinate clinical staff and supporting the Endoscopy Center. A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

The position requires a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, along with a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license and passage of the NCLEX. Applicants must have at least one full year of professional nursing experience providing care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders, assisting with gastrointestinal procedures such as endoscopies or colonoscopies, and educating patients or staff. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.

The role requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and may require work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is mission essential, and the incumbent must report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. Employment is subject to background and personnel security investigations, medical and immunization screening, drug screening, and required probationary periods. Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program.
• 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 passage of the National Council Licensure Examination.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders, assisting with gastrointestinal procedures such as endoscopies or colonoscopies, and educating patients or staff. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate, unless otherwise exempt under the stated federal employee exemption.
• Must be able to 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 be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must complete required background and personnel security investigations and pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions involving direct patient contact.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• This is a Testing Designated Position requiring pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random drug urinalysis.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period is required; a one-year probationary period is also required if the selectee has not previously met the requirement.
• The incumbent may be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work weekends or holidays.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care to patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders across outpatient, inpatient, and critical care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinics and healthcare providers to streamline patient access and care coordination within the Endoscopy Center.
• Assess patient clinical needs, implement tailored care plans, and evaluate patient safety outcomes.
• Perform pre-procedure clinical evaluations, administer conscious sedation, and provide targeted post-operative recovery education.
• Operate and monitor specialized endoscopic equipment in accordance with safety and sterilization standards.
• Supervise subordinate clinical staff by managing schedules, assigning work, and evaluating performance.
• Formulate and update clinical policies based on quality assurance data and evidence-based practice.

What This Job Offers

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