NURSE (CLINICAL)

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About the Position: Incumbent will serve as Nurse Clinical for the Naval Health Clinic of Patuxent at the Dahlgren VA location.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Nurse (Clinical): Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.

This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

(Note: You must attach a copy of active license) .

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: Possess a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least One full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) which includes 1) Assessing the needs of patients to determine urgency of care, 2) Interviewing patients to obtain initial history prior to being seen by a doctor, and 3) Administering vaccinations and medications.

(Note: you must attach a copy of your transcripts) OR Education: A master's degree in professional nursing.

(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.

Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirements below: (Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.) Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.

Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States Major Duties:

• Instructs patients in preparation for various tests.
• Delegates patient care to other clinical nurses, licensed practical nurses, and military hospital corps personnel.
• Notifies Clinic Manager of unexpected alterations in staffing.
• Coordinates the nursing process in compliance with currently approved standards of nursing practice.
• Provides emergency treatment as indicated.
• Initiates arrangements for follow-up care.