Defense Health Agency

Nurse ( Critical Care)

Defense Health Agency  •  $100k - $130k/yr  •  North Carolina (Onsite)  •  22 hours ago
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Job Description

This position is located at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) Camp Lejeune, NC.

This is an employed civilian Nurse ( Critical Care) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

Nurse (Critical Care)

Salary: $100,279 - $130,370 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

Responsibilities

Duties

  • Apply Advanced Assessment skills to identify difficult patient care problems, formulate complex plans to meet patient care needs and revise goals/objectives according to changes in patient status.
  • Administer and monitor oxygen therapy and utilize intensive pulmonary care techniques.
  • Administer a wide variety of rapid acting, highly potent medications according to unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Closely monitor and document patient's response and adjust therapy accordingly.
  • Operate and monitor the performance of sophisticated equipment used in the care of critically ill patients.
  • Initiate/coordinate patient care conferences as needed to support family centered care.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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 Requirements for Nurse (Critical Care)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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). 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. Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required. 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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Education/Experience: A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes managing critically ill and injured patients in an intensive care unit; operating or monitoring medical equipment; and administering medications. OREducation: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. EXEMPTION: You are exempt from the qualification 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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Defense Health Agency

About Defense Health Agency

Practice alongside other civilian and military health care professionals at locations across the U.S. and around the world and experience the unique professional opportunities* and benefits that can be found with the Defense Health Agency.

The U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) is comprised of civilian health care professionals employed by the U.S. Government. DHA employees serve our country by caring for military service members but are not subject to military requirements such as "boot camp," military uniforms, or deployment.

*U.S. Citizenship Required

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Year Founded
Unknown
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