Nurse (Public Health)

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied need not to unless updating and/or submitting missing information.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

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.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

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Background Investigation Requirement

• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part-time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
General Schedule Qualification Standards - Nurse Series 0610

EDUCATION: A graduate or higher-level degree bachelors 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.

DEGREE FROM 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: For all grade levels and positions applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure 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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify at this grade level:

• Possession of a bachelors degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision. OR;
• Possession of a bachelors degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level) performing the following duties: Provide direct nursing care and clinical interventions including conducting health screenings administering immunizations performing nursing procedures and reporting significant findings or changes in patient condition; Document nursing care and health information in electronic health records while following established nursing standards clinical protocols privacy requirements and patient confidentiality requirements. OR;
• Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience performing the following duties: Provide information to individuals families and community groups regarding maternal and child health immunizations chronic disease management and communicable disease prevention; Review patient records track referrals coordinate appointments document outcomes and supporting continuity of care for individuals and families. OR;
• Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

• Possession of a masters degree in professional nursing. OR;
• Possession of a diploma associates degree or bachelors degree in nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one (1) full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level) performing the following duties: Provide professional community/public health nursing services to individuals and families including performing home and school visits administering immunizations and treatments and evaluating patient responses; Conduct population health assessment disease surveillance and prevention activities including collecting and validating epidemiological data identifying health trends and risk factors and assisting with communicable disease investigations case interviews contact identification reporting follow-up and outbreak response; Provide health education care coordination and community-based interventions including counseling individuals and families conducting outreach and screenings coordinating referrals and follow-up.

• Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. OR;
• Possession of a diploma associates degree bachelors degree or masters degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least (1) one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) performing the following duties: Develop individualized care plans; Provide skilled nursing interventions; and evaluate outcomes for individuals and families across community settings; Coordinate public health nursing activities and interventions including case management referrals health education disease prevention and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.