Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To provide clinical nursing care in the Flight Medicine Clinic in the Medical Treatment Facility. Performs patient check-in, triage/telephone triage, screening, emergency care, diagnostic tasks, and patient counseling. The incumbent is also responsible for Aerospace administrative processes and records management.

Duties

Provides comprehensive professional nursing care to Flight Medicine patients with medical, gynecological, and minor surgical procedures ranging from normal to those having complex complications requiring sophisticated, highly technical care and treatment. Performs procedures, treatments, and medication administration. Participates in continuing education programs to update and/or maintain skills and knowledge to meet annual requirements. Receives and handles inquiries from outside agencies, leadership, and patients, and assists in record management.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A SECRET security clearance is required
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing (cont)
• (cont) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the 0610 occupational series must be met
• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted, and current registered nurse license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certificate
• May be required to work shifts or augment clinical nursing support during the absence of other team nurses due to illness, leave, or deployment
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Nurse Series 0610 Plus IOR. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, or associate degree in nursing from an accredited professional nursing educational program (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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. AND 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts and a copy of your license. Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have 1 year of specialized nursing experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent (under other pay systems or in the Federal service), which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position (and is typically in or related to the position to be filled in the federal service). My experience includes: professional knowledge and skills of established concepts, principles, and practices to perform the full range of nursing assignments in providing nursing care in general medical and surgical wards, out-patient departments, gynecological, obstetrical, or intensive care units for cardiac, pediatric, post-operative, or respiratory patients; knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders such as oncology, neurology, cardiovascular, thoracic surgery, general surgery, orthopedic, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, urology, neurosurgical, gynecological surgery complications and indicated therapeutic intervention required; knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use. (NOTE: This same experience must be well-described in the application/resume that you complete and submit in addition to answering this questionnaire.) OR EDUCATION: I have a master's degree in professional nursing from an accredited educational program (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 submit a copy of official transcripts and a copy of your license. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of professional nursing care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and respond to patient emergencies. 2. Professional knowledge of a broad range of ambulatory care evidenced-based standards and clinical practice guidelines, military and occupational health-related standards and requirements, and applicable governmental/regulatory agencies. 3. Professional knowledge of a broad range of ambulatory care evidenced-based standards and clinical practice guidelines, military and occupational health-related standards and requirements, and applicable governmental/regulatory agencies. 4. Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use. 5. Skill in setting up and operating specialized medical equipment such as AEDs, resuscitators, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, ventilators, and electronic fetal monitoring devices. 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Non-AFSOC Hurlburt Field 212 Lukasik Avenue, Suite 217 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]