About the Position: This position is located at Army Health Clinic, Department of Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Service. Tacoma Washington. Independently conducts thorough telephone and clinical triage, ensuring effective care coordination through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Work Schedule: Mon- Fri, excluding holidays. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation. Relocation or Recruitment Incentive maybe authorized.
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 Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory): 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. 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. 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. Require 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: Education/Experience: I have 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-09 grade level or above) delivering comprehensive care in both ambulatory inpatient and outpatient settings; assess the effectiveness of nursing interventions for patients with diverse acute and chronic medical conditions, administered medications, and provided health education to patients as well as clinical guidance to healthcare staff. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. 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 requirements 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.
Prioritize patient needs and continuously monitors progress toward optimal health and wellness outcomes.
Evaluate and prioritize walk-in patients by assessing the urgency of their condition and determining the necessity for provider involvement.
Screen patient chart to assess the medical history and determine health care needs.
Review patient charts to evaluate medical history and identify current health care needs.
Assist health care providers during patient examinations and medical procedures.
Conduct post-procedure assessments to determine patient readiness for clinic discharge.
Responsible for the preparation and administration of medications through oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous methods.
Reinforce provider guidance and promotes patient engagement in maintaining health and practicing self-care.
Assess, manage, and document patient care in compliance with hospital and clinic protocols, as well as established nursing standards of practice.