Supervisory Nurse-Direct Hire Authority (DHA)

This position is located in the Health Care Services, Nursing Service. The primary purpose is to assist the Supervisory Clinical Nurses in managing and directing nursing care required for off tours of duty acting as the nurse supervisor and resource person to all areas (Long Term Care, Memory Support, Assisted Living, Independent Living Plus and Independent Living). This announcement is issued under the Direct-Hire authority to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need.

As a/an Supervisory Nurse-Direct Hire Authority (DHA), you will: Orient or train nursing staff on established care procedures or unit routines. Explain healthcare policies or work expectations to nursing staff. Monitor nursing care delivered by nurses or nursing assistants for adherence to established nursing procedures or scope of practice. Document patient assessments or clinical information in the medical record according to facility guidelines. Must possess a current and active CPR certification.

Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. The AFRH ethics program promotes the highest standards of ethical conduct for all employees. As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As an AFRH employee, you will also be subject to the AFRH Supplemental Ethics Regulations which restrict the extent to which a AFRH employee can engage in certain activities and hold certain investments. Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a public or confidential financial disclosure report which must be filed within 30 days of your appointment as an employee of AFRH. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. Please contact the Agency Ethics Officer (Joseph Pollard) at (202) 541-7557, or joseph.pollard@afrh.gov if you should have any questions.