NURSE, CHILDREN YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAM, NF-04/RFT, CAMP FOSTER

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:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under the age of 18.
2. Must remain in good health and free from communicable disease as determined and notated, at employment in-processing and annually, by the installation medical authority.
3. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any.
4. Professional skill and knowledge of health care management, program development, and established concepts, principles and practices to perform professional nursing assessments in a child development setting; develop educational activities that promote better health practices and evaluate conditions requiring medical. 
5. Experience in assessing the conditions and needs of participants, in providing nursing care, and in advising on health care needs with full consideration of mental, emotional, cultural, social and physical factors.
6. Knowledge of acute and chronic pediatric illnesses and handicapping conditions and current trends in their treatment. Certification, knowledge, and skill to use and teach Basic Life Support (CPR) techniques. 
7. Skill to assess and treat minor illnesses such as colds, cuts, contusions, childhood diseases, etc. 
8. Skill to take and record medical histories, conduct physical assessments, communicate findings, and follow-up on care provided. 
9. Ability to counsel and teach individuals, families and groups. 
10. Familiarity with DoD, OSHA, CACFP and other federal and state regulations related to CYP.
11. Ability to complete required forms and report on variances in accordance with these regulations.
12. Knowledge of the military organizational mission and lifestyle that contribute to family stress and unique problem and crisis situations. Familiarity with and skill to follow Department of Defense Instructions, Secretary of the Navy Instructions, Marine Corps Orders, federal and state human services laws and procedures, etc.
13. Skill to develop and maintain contacts to establish effective relationships with military leaders, civilian employees and managers, and professional points of contact in the related field to exchange information, coordinate services, discuss program concerns, develop solutions, and resolve client problems.
14. Assignments often require local travel. A current drivers' license is required and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

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.