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Advanced Practice Nurse (Women’S Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Advanced Practice Nurse (Women's Health) job at Army Medical Center Madigan in Tacoma, WA, run by the Defense Health Agency's military treatment facilities. It is a direct hire job with 1 vacancy, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

1 vacancy

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.

Open to the public. Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply, and you will need to prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Provide comprehensive gynecological care to women of all ages
  • Perform exams such as PAP smears and sexually transmitted disease screening
  • Perform basic infertility evaluations, including exams, lab studies and treatment
  • Prescribe medications and adjust doses based on patient needs
  • Oversee a dysplasia tracking program for active duty and other women
  • Refer patients with gynecological cancer to the tumor registry board

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one or more full years of professional nursing experience at the GS-11 level (the next lower grade). The experience must include comprehensive gynecological care for women, performing exams and medical studies, and adjusting treatment plans.

With education: A graduate or higher nursing degree in Women's Health from an accredited program is required, along with the basic requirements listed in the announcement. Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the CGFNS Certification Program. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your nursing license or certification (required, or you will be rated ineligible)
  • Transcripts showing your degree (required)
  • CGFNS Certificate if you graduated from a foreign nursing school
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and missing required documents may make your application incomplete.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and list hours per week for each job, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Upload a copy of your nursing license or certification with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Send transcripts for your degree, and make sure the school is accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. As a Mission Essential position, you must report or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for new federal employees. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation and suitability or fitness determination
  • Personnel security investigation
  • Immunization screening, with Hepatitis B immunization required
  • Credentialing and clinical privileges must be obtained and maintained
  • Pre-employment physical exam and a yearly exam after that
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Mission Essential: must report or stay at work during emergencies
  • Inclement Weather Essential: must try to report during severe weather
  • Yearly seasonal flu vaccination unless exempt
  • About 5% temporary duty (TDY) travel
  • One-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds
  • Direct deposit of pay required

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
$131,831 – $165,416 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
HSJG-27-13103850-DHA

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