NURSE (CLINICAL/OTOLARYNGOLOGY)

Summary

About the Position: Oversees ambulatory nursing operations and patient care, coordinating with surgical teams to ensure equipment readiness for complex procedures. Supports high-acuity trauma center operations and reports to the ENT Service Chief. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses and Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) are authorized.

Duties

• •Provides advanced clinical nursing care for patients with diverse otolaryngology conditions, performing thorough assessments and supporting providers during examinations and procedures.
• •Prepares, operates, and maintains specialized Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) equipment; obtains specimens; and performs procedures such as nasal and oral endoscopy while ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• •Administers prescribed oral and nasal medications, verifies age-appropriate dosing, and identifies unsafe or unusual orders to prevent medication errors.
• •Recognizes patient deterioration and initiates emergency interventions including CPR, IV access, bleeding control, and emergency medication administration, while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• •Assesses patient needs across all access points, ensures smooth clinic flow, and delivers targeted education and nursing interventions to support health goals and self-management.
• •Coordinates multidisciplinary Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) care and facilitates seamless transitions by collaborating with internal teams, external facilities, and community agencies to maintain continuity and adherence to treatment plans.
• •Manages daily clinic operations, staffing, performance oversight, and personnel actions to maintain a skilled, compliant nursing team.
• •Handles scheduling, administrative validation, and communication with leadership to ensure efficient, safe, and patient-centered Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) nursing services

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 Nurse (Clinical/Otolaryngology): 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Licensure: 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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Education/Experience: A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex ear, nose, and throat conditions; coordinating multidisciplinary specialty services; supporting clinic management; and ensuring medical readiness to deliver safe, patient-centered care. OR Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field including but not limited to Health Sciences or Public Health. EXEMPTION: You are exempt from the qualification requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet one of the requirement below. (Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.) Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program. OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program.

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/.