Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) position at Department of the Army in Tripler Army Medical Center

Department of the Army is hiring Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:15:45 GMT. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. About the Position: Organization: Tripler Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, General Surgery...

Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Location: Tripler Army Medical Center Hawaii

Description: Department of the Army is hiring Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) right now, this position will be placed in Hawaii. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
Organization: Tripler Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, General Surgery Service, General Surgery Clinic, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI. This position serves as a Surgical Oncology Nurse primarily responsible for being the agent of continuity for the patient during a multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment plan for cancer. This position is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of four years.

Federal employees in Hawaii are currently entitled to receive a non-taxable, 12.25% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary.

Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. You may apply online by Clicking Here You may check your status online at http://medcell.army.mil/status.asp

KEY REQUIREMENTS

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

DUTIES:
You will provide care to patients/families in general surgery undergoing treatment for a malignancy. You will use advanced clinical skills to assess and triage patients initiating emergency treatment when necessary. You will collects data through interviews, observation, physical examination and review of medical records, evaluating information and make assessment of patientÂ's physical, developmental, social, spiritual, emotional and mental status. You will interpret and report abnormal diagnostic data and changes in signs and symptoms; modifies plan of care accordingly. Case manages the most complex surgical oncology patients. Actively participates in a multi-disciplinary discharge planning teams, clinical pathway development and implementation to identify the most cost-effective options or alternatives for treatment. Acting as a patient advocate refers patients and or family members to health professionals in other fields, i.e., social work, dietary, chaplains, psychiatry, American Cancer Society, Home Health Care Agencies, Hospice. You will generates statistical reports regarding access to and outcome of care provided for the purposes of process improvement and ensuring optimal patient outcomes and appropriate resource utilization. This involves computation, analysis, tracing/trending, graphing and preparation of summary management reports.Serves as a resource person to a wide variety of health professionals regarding research related to care and treatment of cancer. You will ensue optimal patient outcomes for patients diagnosed with cancer and his/her family by means of biopsychosocial assessment, coordination with the interdisciplinary services, and evaluation of the nursing process.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree: Applicants MUST have a 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. Licensure/Certification: Applicants MUST have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States. Specialized Experience: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-9) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which involves knowledge of a wide range of oncology nursing principles, practices and processes including medical history, physical and emotional assessment, establishment of health and nursing care goals, development of treatment plans, construction and implementation of the care program, and evaluation of the results.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.

Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required prior to employment. Hepatitis B immunization is required (direct patient contact). This position is covered by the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Applicant drug testing and random drug testing will be required. Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccinations required annually. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of pay is required. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. If selected, candidate must provide documents for credentialing. Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification. Moving expense will not be paid for this position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this Job Announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .

BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

• Comprehensive health and life insurance
• Competitive salaries
• Generous retirement programs
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
• Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
• Paid employment related training and education
• Possible student loan repayment
• Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
• Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:
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• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf .

• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
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This position starts available on: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:15:45 GMT

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