This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA with Child and Youth Services. This is a Regular Full-Time position that is eligible for leave accrual and benefits. We recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. **Selected applicants will be eligible for 50% discount on CYS childcare for one child**

Duties

Serves as a Child and Youth Services Nurse with responsibility for all health support services in CYS programs. Coordinates and/or provides specialized training to and oversight of staff responsible for providing services to children/youth who have more complex health care needs. Assists in training of staff, providers, volunteers and/or parents on health related topics. Conducts routine health/sanitation inspections of CYS Services programs using Army standardized checklists. Assists/supports facilities/homes in maintaining appropriate standards for condition, health, and sanitation. Serves as the primary liaison between CYS Services and the installation Community Health Nurse. Communicates with trainers, Special Needs Director, Environmental Health, schools, and physicians to clarify roles in health support/services.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required
• May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
• Schedule may include irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Maintenance of current license as a Registered Nurse.
• Must obtain and maintain credentials to instruct staff in administration of CPR/First Aid.
• Incumbent is amandated reporter of all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Must have active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to the above, applicants must have at least one of the following: 1. One year of specialized experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level 2. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree in the field of nursing. Highly qualified candidates will submit resumes that reflect experience in pediatric nursing and/or working with children/youth with special needs. Applicants who meet the highly qualifying criteria may be sent first for consideration.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position.

Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.

Contacts

• Address EU-NAF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]