Occupational Health Nurse

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Direct Hire Authority, authorized by 5 United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 3304 and 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 337, Subpart B. Veterans Preference and traditional ranting and ranking of applications do not apply to the Direct Hire Process. To qualify for the Occupational Health Nurse, PU -0610-11, you must meet the following requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In order to qualify for this position, your application must demonstrate that you meet all three of the following Basic Requirements: 1-Education: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing. 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. 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. OR Degree from Foreign Medical School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools must be included in your application if you graduated from a foreign nursing school. 2 – License: Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In 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. 3- Specialized Experience To qualify for the PU-11 grade level: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent of the PU-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes: Recognizing life threatening emergencies, initiating immediate stabilizing care and coordinating with emergency medical services for timely transport to a healthcare facility. Ability to work autonomously, utilizing critical thinking skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously AND Basic computer skills and the ability to operate an electronic medical records system. -OR- A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. -OR- At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the PU-09 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing educational program. Must Have: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification . If you have an (ACLS) IN ADDITION to a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, please submit a copy. Though you must submit a copy of your Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) at the time you submit your application, the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification is optional. Note: Failure to submit a copy of the ACLS will not result in loss of consideration for this position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/30/2024) to be considered. Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug test; The incumbent of this position must pass TB screening or testing; The incumbent of this position must receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination, unless there is a medical or religious reason supported by an acceptable statement from a creditable source; Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination as a Washington, DC Nurse; LICENSE. The incumbent of this position must have an active, current registration/license as a Registered Nurse. OTHER CERTIFICATION. The incumbent of this position should process Basic Life Support, Advance Cardiovascular Support, and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).
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