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Nurse (Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Nurse (Consultant) job at Fort Hood, Texas, with Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). It is a direct hire announcement with 1 vacancy, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. The job manages patient care across military and civilian providers.

1 vacancy at Fort Hood, TX; 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 the 'Who May Apply' line says U.S. citizens. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Develop, implement, and monitor the clinical case management program
  • Coordinate care among military and civilian healthcare providers
  • Evaluate case management activities using objective criteria
  • Educate patients and families on the case management process
  • Provide care coordination and discharge planning services

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 above. It must include coordinating care across providers, clinical assessments, individualized care plans, monitoring outcomes, and educating patients or staff. Experience can be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work.

With education: You need a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing program. Your program must be accredited by a recognized accrediting body. A graduate or higher degree also meets the basic requirement. You can instead qualify with a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing program or related medical science field. Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the CGFNS certification program. Current federal employees in the 0610 series employed since September 27, 2017 or earlier may be exempt.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, with employer, job title, start and end month and year, and hours per week
  • Official transcripts showing your nursing degree, required with your application
  • Copy of your current nursing license or certification
  • CGFNS Certificate if you graduated from a foreign nursing school
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service, if applicable
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire. If your resume or documents show you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration. Missing required documents can make your application incomplete or ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach your nursing transcripts, because you may be rated ineligible without them
  • Attach a copy of your nursing license or certification, or you may be rated ineligible
  • Keep your resume to two pages and list hours per week for each job

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You must report to work during severe weather, contingency operations, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

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

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation, which may lead to a suitability or fitness determination
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Consent to seasonal flu vaccination or provide a recognized exemption
  • Testing designated position with pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Pre-placement medical examination required
  • Hepatitis B immunization required, other immunizations may be required
  • Obtain and maintain BLS certification
  • Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements
  • Inclement Weather Essential position
  • Mission Essential position; must report during emergencies
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • One-year trial or probationary period may be required
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be restricted by the DoD 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
$97,254 – $123,528 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Hood, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
HSJW-26-13105704-DHA

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