About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Pediatric Unit, location Tacoma Washington. Patient care involves pediatric and adolescent patients responding effectively to unusual or conflicting situations. 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. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
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 Nurse (Clinical/Pediatrics): 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. 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: 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 managing moderately pediatric cases; conducting comprehensive pediatric assessments and developing care plans; educating families on growth milestones, and preventive care. (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 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
Will Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary pediatric care team, with responsibilities that include observing, assessing, and continuously monitoring the condition of pediatric patients to ensure timely and effective clinical interventions.
Deliver nursing care tailored to the developmental and age-specific needs of pediatric patients.
Operate pediatric medical and surgical equipment, ensuring safe, accurate, and effective use in specialized clinical settings.
Partner with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to design and implement strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and outcomes of patient care services.
Educate family members on comprehensive home care strategies nursing, and psychosocial needs to support optimal pediatric health outcomes.
Conduct follow-up phone consultations with parents to provide education, support, and guidance on pediatric diseases and illness management.
Serve as a mentor, clinical resource, and preceptor for newly assigned staff, fostering professional development, promoting best practices, and supporting a smooth transition into the pediatric care environment.