Nurse (Clinical) - Fort Cavazos, United States - US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Fort Cavazos, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


  • Respond to emergency situations while providing comprehensive nursing care.
  • Prepare and administer medication via various routes.
  • Provide timely documentation for all procedures.
  • Assist physicians with complex and emergent procedures such as the insertion of arterial and venous caterers, chest tubes, and endotracheal tubes.
  • Operate a variety of specialized medical equipment such as AED's, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, and oxygen analyzers.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic reverification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • A preplacement medical examination is required.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill nonprivileged professional credential requirements.
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds may be required.

Qualifications:


Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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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.

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Note:
You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).
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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.
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Foreign Degree:A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
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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 requirement 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.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Education/Experience:

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-9 grade level or above) which includes administering medications, providing patient or staff education, and developing care plans.


  • OR
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Education:A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
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EXEMPTION: You are exempt from the qualification 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 one of the requirement below.


Note:
You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

  • Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.
D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program.

  • OR
  • 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program

Education:


FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The cer
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