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Nurse (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Clinical Nurse job at Naval Air Station San Diego in California, with Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). It is a direct hire job with 1 vacancy, and it requires a Secret security clearance and a drug test. The nurse cares for active-duty members, retirees, and their families in a military clinic.

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.

Open to the public, but only U.S. citizens may apply. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Coordinate patient care with the medical staff for military families and retirees.
  • Provide direct nursing protocol visits under set guidelines.
  • Direct emergency care for patients, staff, and visitors when needed.
  • Review treatment programs to check they meet care goals.
  • Monitor patient flow and provider coverage in clinical areas.
  • Help the Senior Nurse Officer update patient care procedures.

Do you qualify for GS-10?

With experience: You need at least 1 full year of professional nursing experience, which matches the GS-9 grade level. The experience must include comprehensive nursing care in a clinical setting, coordinating patient care, and helping providers with procedures.

With education: You need a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing program accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Instead of experience, you can complete two and a half years of graduate study toward a PhD or doctoral degree in nursing or a related medical science field. Foreign nursing degrees need certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) 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, with employer name, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your nursing transcripts, required because you must meet the education requirement
  • Copy of your RN license and BLS certification
  • Official Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools certification, 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: Your application is rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, your questionnaire answers, and your documents. If you overstate your experience or qualifications, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • If you qualify through education, attach your transcripts, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Keep your resume to two pages and list hours per week for each job.
  • Attach copies of your RN license and BLS certification, or your application may be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You must report to work or stay at work during severe weather or other emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced leave accrual and advanced in-hire may also be authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and permanent change of station costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Drug test
  • Eligibility for a Secret security clearance, with a background investigation and credit check
  • Pre-employment physical exam and a yearly exam after that
  • Required immunizations, including a yearly flu shot, unless a physician exempts you
  • Regular contact with children under 18 under DoD rules
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Mission Essential: must report or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay is required
  • Selection may be limited by a DoD referral system for displaced employees

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
$77,643 – $100,931 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-10 · General Schedule
Location
Naval Air Station San Diego, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
HSJG-27-13104994-DHA

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