Advanced Practice Nurse (MIDWIFE)

Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife), Irwin ACH Ft Riley, KS About the Position: This position is located at the Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley is uniquely located in the rolling Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas, nestled between Junction City (pop. 25,000) and Manhattan (pop. 57,000). The local area offers abundant outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, swimming, and exploring. Experience BigXII College Sports and entertainment at Kansas State University in Manhattan and enjoy the thriving nightlife. Travel is convenient via the Manhattan Regional Airport or Kansas City International Airport. Manhattan has been recognized for its quality of life, ranking #3 on a list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Forbes) Top 10 Places to Retire (Money Magazine) Top 50 College Towns in America (Best College Reviews) Top 10 Best Places to Retire Young (CNN Money) Top 100 Places to Live in America (Livability) Benefits 401k (TSP, 5% match) Retirement pension (FERS, five years to be vested) Health, life, long-term, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and family members Competitive pay, regular cost of living and time in service base salary increases Performance awards Paid on-the-job training and developmental opportunities Ten paid federal holidays, ample vacation days, separate sick leave that does not expire Recruitment and retention incentives Paid relocation costs Free parking at work USO Airport Lounge Access Access to MWR services and activities which include childcare options Military service buy-back eligibility Working for the Department of Defense comes with competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with the Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit this link . Responsibilities Serve as Nurse Midwife for an Army Medical Hospital, providing management and care of mothers and babies throughout the maternity cycle. Collaborate with Obstetricians and Gynecologists when caring for women with obstetric, gynecologic, and general medical complications in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Perform accurate history and physical examination on obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal patients. Perform and/or request laboratory, radiologic and other diagnostic and screening tests, interpret results, and assess specific problems/complications. Provide inpatient obstetrical care including labor management and vaginal delivery. Start intravenous infusions; select and administer appropriate analgesia and anesthesia according to protocols. Provide well-woman care to include family planning, counseling and the prescription of contraceptives. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife) Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Midwifery 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.) 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. 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. APRN Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Midwifery or a related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. 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. Requirements Professional Nursing Experience GS-12: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes performing physical exams, and managing labor and childbirth, and prescribing medications. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted. #J-18808-Ljbffr