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Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Defense Health Agency Indo-Pacific Pacific Rim - Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, CA

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Hospital, Directorate of Surgery, OB/GYN, Camp Pendleton, CA.

  • Advance in Hire may be authorized. This is available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
  • Advance Leave Accrual may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/06/2026 to 03/13/2026
Salary
$177,442 to - $222,642 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Pendleton, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
HSJG-26-12899324-DHA
Control number
859929700

Duties

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  • Provision of full-scope gynecologic services such as well women exams, contraceptive care, preventative health screenings, and family planning.
  • Collaborates with a variety of health providers such as obstetricians, pediatrics anesthesiology, and/or nursing staff.
  • Utilizing electronic health records such as MHS Genesis for documentation, order entry, and/or care coordination.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice implementation, or clinical protocol development.
  • Independent management of low- and moderate-risk intrapartum patients performing ongoing assessment of maternal and fetal status, labor progress, and interventions.
  • Identifies and treats postpartum complications such as pain, urological complaints, bleeding abnormalities, hormonal dysfunction and infections.
  • Performs initial and ongoing risk assessments, interprets diagnostic data and laboratory results, and manages common obstetric complications.
  • Develops and provides patient-centered education and counseling regarding the antepartum course, preventative health, and self-care.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is 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
  • 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.
  • Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Required to lift moderately heavy items in the regular performance of duties.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
  • Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • Position may require on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization.
  • This position requires either Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and/or Basic Life Support (BLS), and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Midwife):

Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

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Degree for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Positions: A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in Midwifery.

OR

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

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Licensure: Applicants 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. In addition, applicants must possess licensure or registration by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in Midwifery.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Experience: At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level). Professional Nursing Experience is defined as: One year of professional experience performing physical exams on obstetric or gynecologic patients, ordering or interpreting lab results and providing postpartum care.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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