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Nurse (Med/Surg)

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Type: Federal
Salary Range: Per Year
Open Period: 1/30/2026 to 4/30/2026
Summary: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Degree and License Waiting Period for Impending Graduates: The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration with 6 month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified. Applicants who have not completed their education requirements (but who are within the established timeframe for qualifying) must submit: Documentation from the educational institution's registrar, dean or other appropriate official that attests to the applicable timeframe for completion of the professional program/coursework AND A copy of the most recent unofficial transcript. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in the 0610 occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Education: 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. 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. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess 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. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Note: All grade levels may not be available at all locations. GS-5: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum requirements to meet the GS-5 level: Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing with no experience; or Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience which includes: Perform routine patient assessments, including documenting vital signs and observing patient conditions under the supervision of a licensed nurse; Administer medications and treatments per established protocols and report adverse reactions or changes in patient condition; Assist with implementation of nursing care plans and nursing diagnoses using standard guidelines; Provide standardized patient and family education related to medical conditions, medications, and post-operative care; Document nursing care and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record. GS-7: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum requirements to meet the GS-7 level: Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; or Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level) which includes: Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and independently identify changes in patient condition; Administer medications and treatments independently while evaluating patient responses and initiate nursing interventions; Develop and update individualized nursing care plans and nursing diagnoses based on assessment data and evidence-based practice; Provide individualized patient and family education tailored to patient needs, cultural considerations, and health literacy; Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and modify patient care plans, or Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; or Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program. GS-9: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum requirements to meet the GS-9 level: Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or Possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) which includes: Perform complex assessments of patients with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions and independently identify and respond to changes in clinical status; Manage medication administration for patients with complex medical needs, including high-risk medications, and evaluating therapeutic outcomes; Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing diagnoses for patients with multifaceted care requirements; Serve as a clinical resource or preceptor for less experienced nursing staff by providing guidance, mentoring, and clinical support; Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice activities to improve patient outcomes. GS-11: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum requirements to meet the GS-11 level: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or Possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) which includes: Function as a senior clinical expert managing care for patients with highly complex, high-risk, or unstable conditions; Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing staff as a subject matter expert in medical-surgical nursing; Lead or coordinate unit-level quality improvement, patient safety, or evidence-based practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes and clinical workflows; Participate in development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines; Support onboarding, training, and competency validation of nursing staff and serve as a lead preceptor or informal team lead; Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary partners to address system-level issues affecting patient care delivery, staffing, and resource utilization. Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position: Nurse Series 0610 You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.
Work Type: The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as Term and Temporary., The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules, including full-time, part-time (less than 40 hours per week), and intermittent (as needed).
Announcement #: IHS-26-HQ-12866470-DHA
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