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Nurse (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Nurse (Clinical) job at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, run by the Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). It is a direct hire announcement, so you can apply without a standard ranking process. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and the job requires up to 5% business travel and is not remote.

1 vacancy; multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. You will need to prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Provide immediate care for non-urgent patient health problems.
  • Teach patients and staff about professional patient care.
  • Help healthcare providers with exams and procedures.
  • Review patient charts to plan patient care.
  • Apply nursing theories and procedures while caring for patients.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: You need at least one full year of professional nursing experience at the GS-9 level or higher. This experience must include giving comprehensive nursing care to medical or surgical patients, giving medications by different routes, and teaching patients. Unpaid and volunteer experience can count, but your resume must clearly describe it.

With education: A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing program can be used with the experience requirement. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing or related medical science program can also qualify you. The school must be accredited by a recognized accrediting body. Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the CGFNS certification program.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
  • Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Responses to the online questionnaire
  • Copy of your nursing license or certification (required, or you will be rated ineligible)
  • Copy of your transcripts if you qualify through education (required)
  • CGFNS Certificate if you graduated from a foreign nursing school
  • Documentation of your exemption if you are a current federal employee in the 0610 series
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your full application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire) will be reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. Missing or incorrect documents can make your application incomplete or result in an ineligible rating. If the agency finds that you inflated your experience or qualifications, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must list hours per week for each job, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Attach a copy of your nursing license and BLS card, and attach transcripts if you use your education to qualify, or you may be rated ineligible.
  • Use plain language on your resume and avoid acronyms, because the agency will not guess what your experience means.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal service. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Initial and periodic background checks because the job works with children under 18
  • Pre-employment urinalysis drug screen
  • Random drug testing, including after accidents and reasonable suspicion
  • Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exam after that
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
  • Hepatitis B immunization screening; immunization required for direct patient contact
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Must report to work or stay on duty during severe weather (inclement weather essential)
  • Mission essential position; must work during emergencies
  • Must meet non-privileged professional credential requirements
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be limited by the Department of War referral system for displaced employees
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs not authorized

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$84,810 – $106,414 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Campbell, Tennessee
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
01
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
HSJA-27-13101509-DHA

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