Nurse (Clinical) GS-0610-11

Responsibilities

Aid surgeons in clinical duties and minor procedures.

Delegate tasks to other staff members.

Implement and modify care plans according to licensed independent provider (LIP) orders.

Develop and communicate patient care plans to patients and families.

Occasionally serve as charge nurse.

Qualifications

Education:

• A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
• This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure:

• A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States;
• You must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

Foreign Degree:

• Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program.
• The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations.
• A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.

Exemptions:

• You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.

Requirements:

• To qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Requirements

• Education/Experience:
• A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes providing comprehensive nursing care to a variety of patients, developing or implementing care plans, and providing education to patients and/or family members.
• A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption

• You are exempt from the one year specialized experience requirement if you were previously employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War for at least one year, or are currently employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, AND after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of War obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program.

Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.