Nurse; Inpatient Clinical​/OB-GYN

Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley is located in Northeast Kansas.

• 401k (TSP, 5% match)
• Retirement pension (FERS, five years to be vested)
• Health, life, long‑term, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and family members
• Competitive pay, regular cost of living and time in service base salary increases
• Performance awards
• Paid on‑the‑job training and developmental opportunities
• Ten paid federal holidays, ample vacation days, separate sick leave that does not expire
• Recruitment and retention incentives
• Paid relocation costs
• Free parking at work
• Access to MWR services and activities which include childcare options

• Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to OB/GYN patients and their newborns with medical conditions ranging from routine care to complex complications.
• Develop nursing care plans and procedures, setting standards of care, prescribing special care and identify specific nursing problems for all patients.
• Perform procedures, treatments, and medication administration.
• Provide evidence‑based instructions and education to patient, significant other and/or family members/caregivers.
• Assist providers with procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Child Care Checks:
  This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re‑verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre‑employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre‑placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non‑privileged professional credential requirements.
• This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• This position may require rotating shifts (i.e., work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;

if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/Ob‑Gynecology) :

Degree: A graduate or…