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Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) job in the Family Medicine Department at Barquist Army Health Clinic in Frederick, Maryland, part of the Defense Health Agency's military treatment facilities. It is a direct hire authority announcement with 1 vacancy, and the job may require occasional travel and on-call work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.

U.S. citizens. The announcement is open to the public, and you must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Triage and screen walk-in patients to judge how serious their condition is.
  • Carry out or make sure health care provider orders are completed.
  • Report abnormal test results, symptom changes, and needed follow-up.
  • Assess patients after procedures before they leave the clinic.
  • Help the clinic with patient and staff education.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: At least one full year of professional nursing experience at the GS-9 level or above. This experience must include screening patient charts to assess medical history and health care needs, helping providers with exams and procedures, and giving patient education.

With education: A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing program can qualify you with experience. 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, and you must attach transcripts. Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed 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
  • CGFNS Certificate if you graduated from a foreign nursing school

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end months and years, hours per week, and duties
  • Transcripts, required if you qualify through education
  • Copy of your nursing license and your BLS certification
  • CGFNS Certificate if you graduated from a foreign nursing school
  • Responses to the online questionnaire
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if you have one
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers, is reviewed to see whether you meet the qualification requirements. Missing or incomplete documents can make your application incomplete, and inflated qualifications can cause you to lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job, or your application may be marked incomplete.
  • Attach transcripts if you use your education to qualify, or you may be rated ineligible.
  • Attach a copy of your nursing license and BLS certification, or you may be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May include on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
  • Background checks and re-checks because the job involves regular contact with children under 18
  • One-year trial or probationary period may be required
  • Yearly seasonal flu vaccine unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
  • Hepatitis B and other immunization screening required
  • Tuberculosis testing required
  • Pre-employment physical and a yearly exam after that
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment and random drug testing during employment
  • Credentialing and obtaining clinical privileges
  • Mission Essential: must report to work or stay at work during emergencies
  • Inclement Weather Essential: must try to report on time in severe weather
  • May be on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Travel up to 5% may be required
  • Selection may be restricted by the Department of Defense displaced employee referral system

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
$103,603 – $134,691 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Detrick, Maryland
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
HSJT-26-13103621-DHA

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