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Overview
nNURSE (CLINICAL/COMM-OCC HLTH)
nAbout the Position: This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital.
nThis is a Direct Hire Solicitation
nFort Carson, CO: Located just south of Colorado Springs, Ft. Carson combines scenic beauty, pleasant residential areas, and cultural activities to satisfy every taste. It is an unusually well-rounded military community which offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. World-class ski resorts are available within a short 2 1/2 hour drive, golf courses and biking trails are available on the installation as well as in the surrounding community. Numerous colleges and universities are available for continuing education.
nWorking for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link:
nResponsibilities
nDuties
nnnPerform complete medical surveillance and pre-employment physical assessments.
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nnCoordinate and conduct other specific programs, e.g., hearing conservation, vision screening, etc., related to general health maintenance and health promotion offered employees.
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nnRecommend placement consistent with job requirements, periodic job related medical surveillance, and fitness for duty.
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nnInterpret results of examinations and differentiate between normal and abnormal conditions.
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nnUtilize the nursing process to formulate patient care plans.
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nnIdentify and document the effectiveness of care provided and revises care plan, as needed.
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nnAssist in updating occupational health programs, drafting and developing SOPs, directives and local occupational health regulations.
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n nPerforms other duties as assigned.
nQualifications
nWho May Apply: US Citizens
nIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isin this document ( .
nBasic Requirement for Nurse (Clinical/ Community-Occupational Health):
nDegree: 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).
nLicensure: 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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
nForeign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
nExemption: 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. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
nDegree 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.
nActive, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
nIn addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
nEducation/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 taking vital signs, conducting patient assessments, and creating plans of care.
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nEducation: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
nEXEMPTION: You are exempt from the qualification 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. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet one of the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
nCompletion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program
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n3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program
nEducation
nPlease see the Qualifications section above for foreign education requirements.
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nLocation US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS
nJob ID
n# Positions 1
nCategory Medical
nSalary Range Competitive
Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
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