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U.S. Department of Defense

NURSE (CLINICAL)

U.S. Department of Defense, Yuma, Arizona, United States, 85365

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About the Position

This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Yuma. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Duties

Provides comprehensive nursing care to clinic patients utilizing evidence-based approach and application of clinical practice guidelines. Proactively collaborates and integrates with members of the clinic team and other departments and directorates to achieve optimal care and health outcomes for the patients in the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Identifies clinical, administrative, and staffing complications and independently utilizes problem solving techniques to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. The incumbent independently performs direct nursing care to clinic patients via telemedicine, virtual, and face-to-face care to include triage, procedures, nurse-managed protocols, and medication management. Collaborates with the clinic manager and/ or department head to assist in directing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating activities related to the delivery of ambulatory nursing care. Incumbent identifies new clinical requirements and takes necessary action to ensure changes and adaptations are implemented. Requirements

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. A background investigation and credit check are required. 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. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds 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 or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.

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