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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
03/20/2025 to 04/03/2025
$25.01 - $27 per hour
NF 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
25% or less - Varies
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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No
Yes
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833917700
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION (Standard PD)
JOB TITLE: NURSE
BUS TITLE: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE (CYP)
JOB CODE: 093011
JOB SERIES: 0610
GRADE: NF-4 FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Community Health Nurse position is to serve as the Registered Nurse (RN) assigned to Marine Corps Community Services, Marine & Family Program, Child and Youth Programs (CYP) with responsibility to provide health support services and address special needs issues in all CYP facilities and activities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Community Health Nurse is responsible for providing health support services and address special needs issues in all CYP facilities and activities. Conducts assessments, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates the overall health program for children ages infant to 18 years of age including those with special needs. Duties are performed in facilities to include: Child Development Centers (CDC), Family Child Care (FCC) homes, Youth Centers (YC) and School Age Care (SAC) programs.
Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates the overall health program for CYP participants. Observes, identifies and monitors acute and chronic health problems using interviews, records and informal assessments. Makes informal referrals to medical staff and/or counsels parents to provide self-help measures as appropriate.
Identifies and implements prevention methods to control outbreaks of communicable diseases. Follows established procedures and reporting of communicable diseases. Maintains and analyzes data on instances of illness to determine trends and possible training needs. Notifies parents of outbreak of a communicable disease and provides advice on awareness of signs and symptoms of disease. Using directive health guidelines and established national standards, makes decisions on exclusion and readmission of participants who have or have had communicable illnesses.
Serves as the designated CYP health representative to the Inclusion Action Team (IAT). Serves as primary liaison on health support services between CYP and the installation medical authority, Exceptional Family Member Program, community and environmental health representatives, school representatives and healthcare providers to clarify roles and responsibilities when coordinating health/special needs support services. Serves as a resource/consultant to the Parent Advisory Board.
Communicates essential information with CYP staff and FCC providers regarding health concerns of patrons. Assists dietary staff and FCC providers in coordinating infant feeding plans and special diets for children with special dietary needs.
Coordinates, with CYP staff and FCC providers, the administration of medications and basic care items, to CYP participants, according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes and educates others to observe possible effects and side-effects. Liaisons with medical authorities on medications and administration for CYP.
Coordinates the administration of first aid for minor injuries. Administers, along with other trained staff and providers, CPR in the event of an emergency and directs other staff/providers in assistance. Oversees proper organization, maintenance and sanitation of health and first aid supplies and equipment.
EVALUATIONS:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Active current registration as a professional nurse in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
AND
An undergraduate nursing degree (Associate or Bachelor) or diploma from a professional nursing program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), at the time the program was completed
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Note:This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS.
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/833917700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.