Nurse (Medical/Surgical)

About the role

Provides independent assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of care and functions with clinical judgment and prioritization skills in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Help Promoting evidence-based nursing practice through coordinating care focused on patient education, self-management, and overall satisfaction throughout the continuum of inpatient care.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care based on clinical findings and the nursing process.
• Administer medications and perform procedures in accordance with established policies and clinical standards.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, identify urgent or emergent situations, and initiate appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and maintain knowledge of current clinical and operational guidelines.

Requirements

Conditions of employment: Selectee may be subject to a probationary period. U.S. Citizenship is required. This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. This position has no promotion potential.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social).

Education: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Perform complex assessments of patients with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions and independently identify and respond to changes in clinical status;
• Manage medication administration for patients with complex medical needs, including high-risk medications, and evaluating therapeutic outcomes;
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing diagnoses for patients with multifaceted care requirements;
• Serve as a clinical resource or preceptor for less experienced nursing staff by providing guidance, mentoring, and clinical support;
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice activities to improve patient outcomes.

OR Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information: Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.