Nurse Consultant (CYS) NF-04

This position is located at Child and Youth Services, Honolulu, Hawaii. Morale Welfare And Recreation (MWR) Child And Youth Services (CYS).

Childcare Fee Discount

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
• Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)

Duties

• Serves as a Child and Youth Services Nurse with responsibility for all health support services in CYS programs.
• Coordinates and/or provides specialized training to and oversight of staff responsible for providing services to children/youth who have more complex health care needs.
• Assists in training of staff, providers, volunteers and/or parents on health related topics.
• Conducts routine health/sanitation inspections of CYS Services programs using Army standardized checklists.
• Assists/supports facilities/homes in maintaining appropriate standards for condition, health, and sanitation.
• Serves as the primary liaison between CYS Services and the installation Community Health Nurse.
• Communicates with trainers, Special Needs Director, Environmental Health, schools, and physicians to clarify roles in health support/services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Maintenance of current license as a Registered Nurse.
• Must complete a health assessment including all required immunizations.
• Travel to on and off post locations required.
• Position requires availability to work shifts during all hours of program operation, which may include some evening/weekend hours.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must obtain and maintain credentials to instruct staff in administration of CPR/First Aid.
• Incumbent is a mandated reporter of all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following:

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Must have active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

In addition to the above, applicants must have at least one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree in the field of nursing.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• Highly-qualified candidates will have experience in pediatric nursing and/or working with children/youth with special needs. This experience must be clearly defined on your resume to be considered for Highly Preferred status.

Highly Preferred applicants may be sent first for consideration.

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled.

IMPORTANT: Documentation showing active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States must be submitted with your application to be found eligible.

Area of Consideration

This job is open to candidates who currently reside within the local commuting area on the Island of Oahu. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages:

• Sense of pride and fulfillment supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families.
• Wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
• This position is entitled to 8.64% COLA (Island of Oahu). COLA is subject to change without notice.
• Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The following documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• College transcripts/Diploma, Proof of education
• RN Registration
• Resume

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• DA 3434 or equivalent
• References or letters of recommendations
• PCS Orders
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.