Overview ASTEBIN% This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA Directorate of Behavioral Health Mental Health. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Pract-Clinical/Psychiatric) Salary Range: $177,442 to - $222,642 per year Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ Downtown San Diego is located on San Diego Bay. Balboa Park encompasses several mesas and canyons to the northeast, surrounded by older, dense urban communities including Hillcrest and North Park. To the east and southeast lie City Heights, the College Area, and Southeast San Diego. To the north lies Mission Valley and Interstate 8. The communities north of the valley and freeway, and south of Marine Corps Air Station Mirmar, include Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, and Navajo. Stretching north from Miramar are the northern suburbs of Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, and Ranch Bernado. The far northeast portion of the city encompasses Lake Hodges and the San Pasqual Valley, which holds an agricultural preserve. Carmel Valley and Del Mar Heights occupy the northwest corner of the city. To their south are Torrey Pines State Reserve and the business center of the Golden Triangle. Further south are the beach and coastal communities of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and Ocean Beach. Pont Loma occupies the peninsula across San Dego Bay from downtown. The communities of South San Diego (an Enclave), such as San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, are located next to the Mexico-United States border and are physically separated from the rest of the city by the cities of National City and Chula Vista. A narrow strip of land at the bottom of San Diego Bay connects these southern neighborhoods with the rest of the city. San Diego has one of the top-ten best climates in the United States and has one of the two best summer climates in the country as scored by The Weather Channel. San Diego area has been variously categorized as having either a semi-arid climate or a Mediterranean climate. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F and low rainfall (9–13 inches annually). Responsibilities As a Nurse Practitioner Psych you will: Perform full range of advanced practice nursing care duties for patients requiring psychiatric/behavioral health services. Evaluate new patient and existing patients on behavioral health/psychiatric needs. Implement mutually agreed upon solutions regarding behavioral health. Educate patients about risks and benefits of prescribed medications. Observe patients closely, evaluate and record any significant behavior and reaction patterns. Comply with all appropriate Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety goals, and other quality improvement projects. Maintain appropriate records using a computerized record keeping and coding system. Participate in the quality improvement system. Qualifications Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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 Advanced Practice Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric): Education 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(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School : Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess 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. Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes (1) diagnosing psychiatric illnesses for beneficiaries needing psychiatric/behavioral health services; and (2) performing psychiatric evaluations to assess psychiatric/behavioral patients; and (3) prescribing medications to patients with psychiatric/behavioral health needs. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Overview About these Positions: This position is located on a combined Mother-Baby/Labor and Delivery Unit at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, VA. Fort Belvoir is a United States Army base located on 8,656 acres along the Potomac River in Fairfax County, VA. It encompasses a population of 47,000 and is well-positioned a mere 12 miles south of Washington, DC. A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center is a Department of Defense medical facility located on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, outside of Washington D.C. In conjunction with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Belvoir provides the Military Health System medical capabilities of the National Capital Region Medical Directorate (NCR MD), a joint unit providing comprehensive care to members of the United States Armed Forces located in the capital area, and their families. The facility is located on a U.S. Army installation but operates as one of the first joint service medical facilities in the U.S. military, staffed with uniformed medical personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The hospital is one of the largest medical facilities in Northern Virginia and provides all levels of inpatient and outpatient medical care. The facility maintains a 24-hour emergency department but, like most U.S. military hospitals, transfers patients in need of a trauma center to equipped civilian medical facilities. As part of federal emergency planning in the National Capitol Region, the hospital is also tasked with maintaining unique capabilities to support continuity of government operations in the event of crisis. The $1.03 billion, 1.3 million-square-foot facility opened in August 2011, replacing Fort Belvoir's existing medical facility, DeWitt Army Community Hospital, and integrating significant portions of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., in accordance with 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act. In addition to its primary facility at Fort Belvoir, the hospital also operates the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic (DTHC) at the Pentagon and satellite health centers in Fairfax and Dumfries, Virginia. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one or more years of professional nursing experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens Responsibilities Provides a wide spectrum of age-specific obstetrical care. Advocates for patients with fellow members of the Maternal-Child care team. Performs a variety of RN duties; such as: managing the patients’ physical condition through the labor and delivery process. Monitors fetal well-being by means of electronic fetal monitoring and other standard parameters. Initiates parent/infant bonding by promoting a baby-friendly environment. Provides support to patients and their family members. Educates parents on proper newborn cares. Administers intravenous fluids and medications. Responds to life-saving situations, using nursing protocols for treatment. Performs Supervisory duties. Documents in electronic medical records. Performs Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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 Requirements for Supervisory Nurse Specialist (Obstetric/Neonatal) : Education : 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 (external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School : Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure : For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (external link). In addition, they must possess 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. 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. You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Experience : To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one or more years of professional nursing experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as performing a variety of RN duties; i.e., pain and labor management, fetal monitoring, delivery and neonatal care, anti- and post-partum care, initiating emergency resuscitative measures according to adult/infant resuscitation protocols, and documenting information in electronic medical records. Specialized experience is defined as 1 year at the next lower grade level (GS-12).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Overview This position is located within the Directorate of Medical Services, Pediatric Clinic at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) located in Fort Belvoir, VA. Operating hours are 0730-1600, M-F. Fort Belvoir is a United States Army base located on 8,656 acres along the Potomac River in Fairfax County, VA. It encompasses a population of 47,000 and is well-positioned a mere 12 miles south of Washington, DC. A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center is a Department of Defense medical facility located on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, outside of Washington D.C. In conjunction with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Belvoir provides the Military Health System medical capabilities of the National Capital Region Medical Directorate (NCR MD), a joint unit providing comprehensive care to members of the United States Armed Forces located in the capital area, and their families. The facility is located on a U.S. Army installation but operates as one of the first joint service medical facilities in the U.S. military, staffed with uniformed medical personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The hospital is one of the largest medical facilities in Northern Virginia and provides all levels of inpatient and outpatient medical care. The facility maintains a 24-hour emergency department but, like most U.S. military hospitals, transfers patients in need of a trauma center to equipped civilian medical facilities. As part of federal emergency planning in the National Capitol Region, the hospital is also tasked with maintaining unique capabilities to support continuity of government operations in the event of crisis. The $1.03 billion, 1.3 million-square-foot facility opened in August 2011, replacing Fort Belvoir's existing medical facility, DeWitt Army Community Hospital, and integrating significant portions of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., in accordance with 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act. In addition to its primary facility at Fort Belvoir, the hospital also operates the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic (DTHC) at the Pentagon and satellite health centers in Fairfax and Dumfries, Virginia. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens Responsibilities As an License Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse you will: Obtains information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care. Takes vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference and length) Provides individualized nursing care to patients based upon the physician's medical plan, the nursing assessment and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient. Assists the Credentialed Provider with various examinations and diagnostic procedures. Sets up and maintain a sterile field Reports changes in behavior of patients. Enters data related to the record of patients in computer systems; i.e., electronic medical records. Performs Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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 Practical Nurse: Licensure: A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; OR must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below: Experience: One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, which includes duties such as: obtaining patient vital signs (i.e., respiration, temperature, blood pressure and heart rate); independently assessing the needs of patients, developing a plan of care based on assessment; administering intravenous fluids and medications; entering appropriate patient-related data into electronic medical records; and adhering to hospital policies and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. (GS-05).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Overview Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) The Air Force Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is a Department of Defense (DoD) funded program whose purpose is to both prevent and respond to intimate partner, child abuse, and problematic sexual behavior with children and youth. This position is located at the Family Advocacy Program 628 MDG/ Joint Base Charleston 1005 Jefferson Ave, Bldg 786 NWS, Goose Creek, SC 29445 Charleston Air Force Base is a United States military facility located in the City of North Charleston, South Carolina. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force’s 628th Air Base Wing, a subordinate element of the Air Mobility Command. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ %MCEPASTEBIN This position is located at Naval Health Clinic, Cherry Point , NC. This is an employed civilian Physician (Occupational Medicine ) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package. https://cherrypoint.tricare.mil/ https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/ Responsibilities The Air Force Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) is responsible for implementing and managing the installation New Parent Support Program (NPSP) while functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team. The main focus and goal is to deliver comprehensive home-based prevention services to families to prevent child and partner maltreatment. The FAN's overall role will encompass providing nursing home visit services that include education, support, and anticipatory guidance in such areas as growth and development from prenatal through the toddler years, nutrition, parenting, attachment/bonding, individual and family health related issues, family violence dynamics, problem solving, family communication skills and bereavement. Requirements: Required Education and Experience/Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) with a current unrestricted U.S. state nursing license; no pending investigations or adverse actions pending from the State Board of Nursing. BSN from an accredited institution required. Minimum 2 years' experience post BSN as a maternal/child or community health nurse required. Home Visiting experience preferred. Basic Life Support Certification (Course C) required. Must be current in maternal/child and family violence prevention nursing practice. Must have a drivers' license and the ability to travel between office location to private homes and facilities where training and other program activities occur. FAN is expected to make home visits to local bases and the surrounding communities. Must be able to interact with all type of clients, in person and by telephone and build rapport with families who are expecting and/or have children ages 0-3. Technical Skills: Must be computer-proficient to work autonomously using Microsoft Office and possess data entry skills needed to create and maintain clinical records. Specifically, FANs must utilize Family Advocacy System of Records or Family Advocacy Program Network computer software to document client visits and treatment in compliance with AF FAP standards and accepted professional practice guidelines. Physical Requirements: The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands or fingers to handle objects or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, kneel, stoop and crouch. The employee may lift objects up to 20 pounds. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform other duties as assigned. %MCEPASTEBIN% Qualifications %MCEPASTEBIN% US Citizenship required Must possess 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. Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must possess a graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program . 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. Work Environment: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travel may be required as needed and is primarily local during the business day. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, general hours of work are 0730 and 1630, Monday through Friday except for US Holidays, when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain a NACI Clearance EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Overview The position is located at the Naval Medical Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Kings Bay, Georgia, within the Primary Care Clinic. The work environment is an outpatient military treatment facility providing primary care services to active duty service members and other eligible beneficiaries. Normal hours of work are 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Family Practice) Salary Range: $102,555 to - $128,687 per year Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ Established on Oct. 1, 2018, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Jacksonville supports warfighters' medical readiness to deploy and clinicians' readiness to save lives. NMRTC Jacksonville includes five Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Units (in Albany and Kings Bay, Georgia; and in Jacksonville, Key West, and Mayport, Florida). NAS Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida, within the city limits of Jacksonville. The base sits on a piece of land between the St. Johns River and Ortega River historically called Black Point. The airbase is part of the overall Jacksonville Naval Complex, a collection of Navy Bases in the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area that include Naval Station Mayport, the former Naval Air Station Cecel Field (now Ceceil Airport), Naval Outlying Landing Field Whitehouse, and the Pinecastle Range Complex. It also neighbors a small ghost town called Yukon. Responsibilities As a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner: Provide comprehensive health care to patients utilizing evidenced-based clinical practice guidelines. Conduct various physical examinations such as pre-employment, commission, re-enlistment, overseas screening/exceptional family member screening, separation physicals, retirement, and initiation of Limited Duty boards. Order appropriate diagnostic tests. Assess, screen, and refer patients to specialists at other Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) or network facilities. Obtain detailed history and physical exam. Establish a preliminary and/or final diagnosis with appropriate treatment. %MCEPASTEBIN% Qualifications %MCEPASTEBIN% Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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 Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Family Practice):Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Family Practice 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.). 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. 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. APN Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Family Practice or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes performing examinations of patients, interpreting laboratory tests, and prescribing medications. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
