This position is located at Fort Meade, MD. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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.

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 have experience in pediatric nursing and/or working with children/youth with special needs. Best qualified candidates that possess the following experience may be sent first to management for review: 12-Months as a RN and experience in training on health-related topics such as hand washing, diaper changing, blood borne pathogens, administering medications, contagious diseases, daily health screening of children and youth, first aid/CPR, Sudden Infant Death, Tummy Time, and children/youth with more complex health care needs. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.

Contacts

• Address BF-NAF-W0USAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GEO G MEADE HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]