Nurse; Clinical​/Emergency Department

About the Position

About the Position:
This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego within the Directorate of Medicine (Emergency Medicine).

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.

• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
• Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting for urgent or emergent care.
• Observes, monitors, and assesses patient's condition;
  Recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations;
  Determines and implements proper emergency measures.
• Interviews and takes medical histories, to acquire medically necessary information to assess physical and mental status of patient.
• Independently manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the physician or provider is available.
• Performs various pulmonary ventilation functions and documents appropriately in the health record.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• 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.
• 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.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• The duties of this position may require the incumbent to carry a cell phone and be on call on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.