• Assists in training of staff, providers, volunteers and/or parents on health related topics such as hand washing, diaper changing, blood borne pathogens, administering medications, contagious diseases, daily health screening of children and youth, first aid/CPR, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Tummy Time.
• Works cooperatively with CYS Services program managers in the implementation of health and fitness programs.
• Coordinates with the Food Service Program Manager on infant feeding plans and special diets as required
• Provides parental support services and education opportunities.
• Participates in parent conferences and serves as a resource/consultant to the Parent Board.
• Serves as the primary liaison between CYS Services and the installation Community Health Nurse.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• A one year probationary period may be required
• An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required

Conditions of Employment:

1. If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
2. Willing to travel to on and off post locations required.
3. Available to work an irregular schedule to include shifts during all hours of program operation, which may include some evening/weekend hours.
4. Willing to obtain and maintain credentials to instruct staff in administration of CPR/First Aid.
5. Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs.
6. Ability to walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
7. Immunizations.
8. Incumbent is a mandated reporter of all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
9. This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position. The position is covered by the Army Substance Abuse Program (AR 600-85) and incumbents must complete and sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) and must pass a urinalysis test at time of appointment and periodically thereafter. Incumbent may have to undergo periodic random drug testing in accordance with EO 12564.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will possess all of the following:

• a Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program, AND
• an active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States

AND

• have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level (NF-03 or GS-07), OR
• have two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree in the field of nursing.

HIGHLY PREFERRED are those candidates that possess both the minimum qualifications above and:

• have experience in pediatric nursing and/or working with children/youth with special needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the Highly Preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.

**Applicants that meet the Minimum Qualifications & Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list**

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Eligibility - Business Based Action
• NAF Eligibility - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Eligibility - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Eligibility - Outside Applicant Non Veteran (OANV)
• NAF Eligibility - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Eligibility - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)