Department of Homeland Security
This vacancy is for a GS-0610-11, Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
- You will serve as a Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory) and be responsible for providing nursing services in a Coast Guard Accredited ambulatory care clinic rendering health care services required to assess and maintain fitness for duty of members of the Uniformed Services and other eligible beneficiaries. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing professional nursing services in a CG Accredited ambulatory care clinic rendering health care services required to assess and maintain fitness for duty of members of the Uniformed Services and other eligible beneficiaries. Working closely with the provider in developing a comprehensive care plan encompassing both medical and nursing diagnoses by documenting patient capabilities, limitations, goal achievement, and health educational needs. Operating within the established Standards of Nursing Practice, Scope of Practice, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient as personally assessed. Notifies provider of significant changes in patient's condition. Assisting in patient education in terms of maintenance of health; self-care, in appropriate conditions; and discharge planning. Interfacing/coordinating with care partners (DoD, VA, civilian, etc.) regarding patient conditions and treatment as needed. Coordinating health care by processing and tracking referrals and reports. Assisting medical officers in providing emergency (patient stabilization only) services in a limited emergency care facility. Ensuring clear communication on all complex cases is routed to the HSWL SC Nurse Consultant or authorized personnel on a routine basis. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
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