**Overview** **This position is located at NBHC Submarine Base, Gorton, CT.** Naval Submarine Base New London is the primary United States Navy East Coast submarine base, also known as the "Home of the Submarine Force.” It is located in Groton, Connecticut directly across the Thames River from its namesake city of New London. The submarine base is physically located in the Town of Groton, but New London became associated with it because the base had its main offices and housing in New London. Following World War I, the Navy established schools and training facilities at the base. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ **Who May Apply: US Citizens** **This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.** **A recruitment or relocation incentive** **_may_** **be authorized.** **Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.** **Responsibilities** + Organize and direct the Occupational Medicine and Preventive Med program. + Supervise and evaluate Occupational Medicine personnel in the clinic at the medical treatment facility. + Inspect facilities and conducts periodic audit of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs for compliance with regulations. + Provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment according to standardized medical protocols for occupational and non-occupational illnesses. + Prescribe pharmaceuticals in compliance with DHA privileges for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Who May Apply: US Citizens** In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 isin this document (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr\_public?id=kb\_article&sysparm\_article=KB0016283) . **Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Occupational Health):** **Degree:** A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in the specialty of the position 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.). **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. **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. **Licensure:** A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a _professional nurse in the specialty of the position or related specialty_ from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. 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: **Professional Nursing Experience** : One or more full years of professional nursing experience which **includes performing examinations of patients, ordering and interpreting laboratory or diagnostic tests, and** **prescribing medication.** This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. **Education** **FOREIGN EDUCATION:** **See Qualifications section for education requirements.** **You must have 1 year of licensed experience as a Nurse Practitioner Occupational Health** Apply for this Job Online (https://careers-civilianmedicaljobs.icims.com/jobs/8379/advanced-practice-nurse-%28nurse-practitioner---occupational-health%29-gs--0610-12/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336268516) **Location** _US-CT-Groton_ **Job ID** _2024-8379_ **\# Positions** _1_ **Category** _Medical_ **Salary Range** _$97,979 - $127,369 per year_ **Recruitment Bonus** _Negotiable_ **Relocation Assistance** _Negotiable_ **Student Loan Repayment** _Negotiable_