What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (Public Health) position at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA?
Job Title: Public Health Nurse
About the Position: We are seeking a skilled Public Health Nurse to join our team at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
This is a direct hire solicitation, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. As a Public Health Nurse, you will play a critical role in administering health and safety requirements, providing public health care services, and maintaining population-based programs to prevent disease and protect the community's health.
Duties:
Requirements:
Work Environment:
Benefits:
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your application package, which should include your resume, transcripts, and any other required documents, through USAJOBS by 02/06/2025. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure that your application is complete and accurate.
About the Position: We are seeking a skilled Public Health Nurse to join our team at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
This is a direct hire solicitation, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. As a Public Health Nurse, you will play a critical role in administering health and safety requirements, providing public health care services, and maintaining population-based programs to prevent disease and protect the community's health.
Duties:
- Administer and interpret regulatory and interim guidance on health and safety requirements for staff and participants.
- Administer public health nursing duties and practices in accordance with established guidelines.
- Serve as the communicable disease nurse for disease surveillance and reporting, providing public health care services to beneficiaries of all ages.
- Maintain population-based programs and services to prevent disease, protect the community's health, and enable family self-sufficiency.
Requirements:
- A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
- 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.
- At least one year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above), which includes providing community or public health nursing services, educating patients or community on health promotion topics, and coordinating community health fairs or health promotion related activities.
Work Environment:
- The work environment for this position may include shift work, irregular schedules, and working on-call during emergencies.
- The position may require the incumbent to work on Public Health emergencies, health promotions events, etc.
Benefits:
- Federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your application package, which should include your resume, transcripts, and any other required documents, through USAJOBS by 02/06/2025. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure that your application is complete and accurate.
