Summary About the Position: This position is located within the Directorate of Nursing, Mixed al/Medical-Surgical Unit adult clinic, at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert nursing care to patients in a medical-surgical environment.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- Relocation or Recruitment Incentive may be Authorize.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
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- Serve as a Clinical/Medical-Surgical Nurse providing patient-centered care, mentoring staff, and supporting unit quality-improvement initiatives.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, detect subtle and critical patient changes, and deliver advanced nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists to adjust care plans, ensuring optimal recovery and patient safety.
- Assess patient conditions, recognizing and interpreting serious or rapidly evolving situations.
- Set up and operate medical equipment including oxygen masks, ambu bags, IV infusion pumps, wall suction, pleurovacs, cardiovascular monitors, a EKG machines, etc.
- Provide ongoing, detailed assessment of patient conditions, reviewing clinical data, noting deviations from norms, and accurately calculating fluid levels and vital signs.
- Administer and monitor therapeutic medications, including pain-relief agents, narcotics, and antibiotics, with strong knowledge of correct dosages and potential side effects.
- Contribute to hospital-wide committees and initiatives, representing the medical-surgical unit and advocating for improvements in nursing practice.
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Conditions of employment - Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation TIER 1 is required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds is required.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
- This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedule.
- Mission Essential position (required to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or emergencies).
- Inclement Weather Essential position.
- Must possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to the established entrance-on-duty date.
- Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.
Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In 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 is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Nurse (Clinical/Medical-Surgical): Degree: 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.)
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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Foreign 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.
Exemption: 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.
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.
Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
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 performing comprehensive assessments on high-acuity medical-surgical patients; administered medications via multiple routes; operated and monitored critical medical equipment); and providing patient and family education that improved treatment adherence and reduced readmission risk.
(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
EXEMPTION: 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.
Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program
OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education from a professional nursing program.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Nursing Series 0610, Link:
Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
Foreign Degree: If the degree is from a Foreign Nursing School, an official certification must be obtained by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). This is a requirement for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing school and have not furthered their education from an approved accredited educational institution. U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, Link: Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing School International (CGFNS), Link:
Additional information - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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