Nurse (Clinical/Med Surg EF)

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia under the Directorate of Nursing, Inpatient Medical-Surgical Ward.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Provides an advanced level of specialized nursing care for inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical patients, ranging from neonates to the elderly. | Prepares patients for diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and assists physician during procedures. | Administers medications based on knowledge of desired effects, side effects, and complications in use. | Develops patient educational materials on ostomy surgery, skin care, care of the patient with fistulae, and care of patient with complex wounds. | Ensure healthy, hygienic environment for patients by employing prescribed monitoring and safety measures. | Makes psychosocial assessment of patient/family to identify significant cultural practices, ability to understand, expectations of care and coping mechanisms. | Plans and evaluates the nursing care of patients with ileostomy, colostomy, urinary diversions, and a wide variety of wounds, drainage, and skin problems. | Utilizes the nursing process to assess the patient’s health status, identifying problems and initiating appropriate nursing intervention. | Provides advice and consultation services to other professionals in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.

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.

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.

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: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and 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.

Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Education Substitution: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field;

OR

Degree and Experience: Possession of a diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-10 grade level). Professional Nursing Experience is defined as: One year of experience which includes providing nursing care of inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical patients, ranging from neonates to the elderly.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | A pre-placement medical examination 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) Training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced certification (e.g., Advanced Life Support) does not supersede BLS completion. | Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges. | Must be able to obtain and maintain Wound Care Certification | This position is "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent may be required to report to work/remain at work as scheduled to support the mission. | This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.