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Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 17 days ago
About the Role
This vacancy is for a GS-0610-11, Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) and be responsible for providing nursing services in a Coast Guard Accredited ambulatory care clinic rendering health care services required to assess and maintain fitness for duty of members of the Uniformed Services and other eligible beneficiaries.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Providing professional nursing services in a CG Accredited ambulatory care clinic rendering health care services required to assess and maintain fitness for duty of members of the Uniformed Services and other eligible beneficiaries.
- →Working closely with the provider in developing a comprehensive care plan encompassing both medical and nursing diagnoses by documenting patient capabilities, limitations, goal achievement, and health educational needs.
- →Operating within the established Standards of Nursing Practice, Scope of Practice, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient as personally assessed.
- →Notifies provider of significant changes in patient's condition.
- →Assisting in patient education in terms of maintenance of health; self-care, in appropriate conditions; and discharge planning.
- →Interfacing/coordinating with care partners (DoD, VA, civilian, etc.) regarding patient conditions and treatment as needed.
- →Coordinating health care by processing and tracking referrals and reports.
- →Assisting medical officers in providing emergency (patient stabilization only) services in a limited emergency care facility.
- →Ensuring clear communication on all complex cases is routed to the HSWL SC Nurse Consultant or authorized personnel on a routine basis.
- →Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Non-Sensitive background check.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
- ✓Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: f05db078-eb42-4ce7-acda-2ee108bc2618
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