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Performs professional nursing work including patient care, health assessment, and nursing management.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0610
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.
Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
**Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: ** For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.
Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women’s Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position.
Military jobs that transition to GS-0610
Tangential. GS-0610 Nurse positions require RN licensure (BSN preferred). 68C LPN training is foundation but requires additional nursing education. Path exists but significant investment needed.
💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
Ability to evaluate patient conditions through observation and examination.
Skill in providing comprehensive nursing care including treatments and procedures.
Knowledge of safe medication administration practices.
Ability to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Skill in teaching patients and families about health conditions and self-care.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate nursing records.
Ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
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