The CDC utilizes Direct Hire Authority to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated. Applicant Expiration: Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required.

Duties

This public notice covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing professional medical work. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level and series of the position. See specifics for the occupation and grade for which you are applying on the following CDC link: Direct Hiring Authority | Working at CDC | Careers at CDC This public notice will be used to fill Medical Occupation positions listed below at the following grade levels. Nurse, GS-0610: Grades GS-05 through GS-15

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: EDUCATION: Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. See Education section. Foreign Nursing School Degree: See Education section. Advanced Practice Nurse Positions (APN):Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. See Education section. LICENSURE: Passed the National Council Licensure Examination & possess a current, active, full, & unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE POSITIONS: Licensed or registered by a State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory in the clinical specialty required by the position. EXPERIENCE: Must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, & abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Positions at GS-9 & above may require experience in a specialty area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-05 & ABOVE: GS-05: Bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience OR Diploma/associate degree in professional nursing & 1 year of professional nursing experience GS-07: Bachelor's degree in Nursing & eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing & 1 year of professional nursing experience (GS-5 equivalent) OR Diploma/associate degree in professional nursing & 2 years of professional nursing experience OR Completion of at least 1 year of graduate education in a professional nursing program GS-09: Master's degree in professional nursing OR At least 1 year of professional nursing experience (GS-7 equivalent) & possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program GS-11: PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing program or related medical science field; OR At least 1 year of professional nursing experience (GS-9 equivalent) & possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing program GS-12 & above: In addition to the mandatory license & education described above, applicants must have at least 1 year of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

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. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Nurse Education/Degree Requirements:

• A graduate/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.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Positions:For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate/higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise/specialty indicated by the position.

Contacts

• Address Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Direct Hire Authority 1600 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]