This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, National Disaster Medical System, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, National Disaster Medical System, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.
Your resume/curriculum vitae must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.
This position is located with the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). NDMS supports state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) authorities following disasters and emergencies by supplementing health and medical systems and response capabilities. The HHS Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, in its role as Coordinator of Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8), Public Health and Medical Services, of the National Response Framework, employs the NDMS to provide patient care, patient movement, and definitive care, as well as veterinary services, and fatality management support when requested by authorities from states, localities, tribes and territories, or other federal departments. In a disease outbreak, they may provide mass prophylaxis. During a special event, they stand ready to serve in case of an emergency. But no matter what the specific mission is, NDMS teams provide expert patient care that protects individual health and promotes national health security.
The incumbent carries out complex assignments using a variety of nursing skills to provide the full range of nursing care to patients. Assignments may involve provision of comprehensive nursing care in multiple specialized areas.
Responsible for leading and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards.
Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
Has oversight and responsibility for coordinating the completion of all required reports and maintenance of records.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Background Investigation is required: Incumbent must undergo and clear a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
Two-year probationary period
Immunizations may be required
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
Must maintain current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Registered Nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Employees are required to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Card
Employees must be capable of review and approval by a standardized systematic Credentialing and Privileging process. Failure to do so could result in separation from employment.
Qualifications
During deployments, the work is primarily related to readiness for and deployment for response during the aftermath of a disaster or public health emergency, where work may be field-based, in a tent environment that is remote and austere, caring for sick, injured, dying, or deceased persons. This work requires above average health, physical, and mental conditioning with routine long periods of repetitive walking, bending, lifting, and carrying, such as carrying NDMS equipment or heavy patients on litters. Incumbent must be capable of working in a high-stress, high security, remote, austere, and uncharacterized environment, void of infrastructure and vital services, requiring specific physical demands, such as the ability to lift 50 pounds, and work characteristics that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For these reasons, employees are required to complete a physical and health screening process, meet and maintain certain physical standards, as well as mental, behavioral, and cognitive competencies. Work may be performed in an office setting or indoor and outdoor field sites, sometimes in adverse weather. During emergency situations, the work environment may be situated in austere conditions and environment in terms of destroyed infrastructure (e.g., food and water, housing, electricity, communications), the presence of endemic diseases, and limited health and sanitation facilities requiring special safety precautions.
Preferred Criteria: Training and/or experience in disaster response.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following basic requirements:
NOTE: If you are an employee currently assigned to a position in this occupational series as of September 2017 you will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. A copy of your SF-50 must be submitted with your application.
Licensure:
Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
NOTE: A copy of your current, active, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.
Additional Requirements:
Must currently possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support(BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
NOTE: Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS or ACLS completion. A copy of your current BLS AND ACLS certification MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the above basic requirements, applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualifications for the GS-11 (or equivalent)Grade Level:
Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field;
OR
At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties for the position successfully; including but not limited to providing care for patients with a wide variety of conditions ranging from non-urgent to life-threatening or emergent; developing plans of care to meet the needs of assigned patients; and recognizing adverse signs and symptoms and reacting swiftly in emergencies.
NOTE: This experience MUST be fully demonstrated in your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to be considered for this position.
DOCUMENTING YOUR EXPERIENCE:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work this may include clinical rotations. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position or clinical rotation held and the total number of hours worked per week.
Volunteer Work Experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
NDMS does NOT allow DUAL FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT which applies to current full-time federal employees. (this does not apply to contractors for the federal government).
NDMS intermittent employees serve on a rotational on-call schedule and deploy as intermittent federal employees when ASPR activates them in a declared federal emergency response or as part of a national special security event. A response mission is typically up to 14 days with a possibility of a short extension, based on the mission. Team members must be committed to staying at the disaster site for up to two weeks.
Employees must be capable of review and approval by a standardized systematic Credentialing and Privileging process. If credentials and privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including, removal from Federal service. If required, applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Mandatory trainings: Yes
Physical health requirements: Yes
Travel and transportation expenses: No
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Drug Screening Required: No
Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No
Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No
For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit opm.gov
If you are unable to apply online, please go to Alternate Application Information for more information on our alternate application method.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Following a Presidential Declared Disaster, a Public Health Emergency declared by the Secretary of HHS, or a designated augmented mission requirement, the incumbent may be required to work irregular work schedules (evenings, nights, and weekends) and work hours could be extended at critical times. During actual emergency responses and exercises, the incumbent may be required to work for extended periods of time under austere and highly stressful conditions; may be required to remain on-call 24 hours per day, seven days per week. During training and deployment, work may require lifting and carrying heavy equipment, supplies, and using flights of stairs when elevators are not operating. The incumbent may be required to travel on short notice to disaster areas with only minimal comforts, including requirements to eat military-style rations (such as Meals, Ready to Eat (MRE) due to limited or no access to commercially available food. Extended and frequent travel may be required and will be governed by the need for the incumbent to fully cover all emergency preparedness responsibilities (i.e. disasters, meetings, exercises, etc.). This travel may depend upon the number and type of events or emergencies that may occur.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application package (resume or curriculum vitae, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Basic Requirement
Minimum Qualification
NOTE: This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies in multiple locations. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Please click here for more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire authority"
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
This Job Opportunity Announcement requires that the following documents must be provided with your application to be considered for this position.
1. Online Application Assessment Questionnaire
2. Resume or curriculum vitae (CV) - Must include beginning and ending month and year for each employment period, for each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume or curriculum vitae must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume or curriculum vitae. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in an ineligible rating.
3. Transcript(s) - This position requires a specific education requirement to meet the basic requirement. You must submit a copy of the appropriate transcript(s) that meets the basic education requirement.
4. Registered Nurse Licensure - Copy of current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.
5. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
6. Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package by the closing date in this Job Opportunity Announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate supporting documentation to verify meeting all qualifications is submitted with your Application Package prior to the closing date.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. A complete Application Questionnaire.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae (your latest resume or curriculum vitae will be used to determine your qualifications).
For qualification determinations your resume or curriculum vitae must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume or curriculum vitae does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
3. All Required Documents as stated above under "Required Documents".
4. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
National Disaster Medical System
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account.
You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.
You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package.
You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education.
If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application, you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This Job Opportunity Announcement requires that the following documents must be provided with your application to be considered for this position.
1. Online Application Assessment Questionnaire
2. Resume or curriculum vitae (CV) - Must include beginning and ending month and year for each employment period, for each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume or curriculum vitae must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume or curriculum vitae. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in an ineligible rating.
3. Transcript(s) - This position requires a specific education requirement to meet the basic requirement. You must submit a copy of the appropriate transcript(s) that meets the basic education requirement.
4. Registered Nurse Licensure - Copy of current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.
5. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
6. Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package by the closing date in this Job Opportunity Announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate supporting documentation to verify meeting all qualifications is submitted with your Application Package prior to the closing date.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. A complete Application Questionnaire.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae (your latest resume or curriculum vitae will be used to determine your qualifications).
For qualification determinations your resume or curriculum vitae must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume or curriculum vitae does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
3. All Required Documents as stated above under "Required Documents".
4. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
National Disaster Medical System
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account.
You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.
You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package.
You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education.
If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application, you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
