Nurse (Lactation)

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. 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 experience such as 1) providing postpartum and postoperative obstetrical and gynecological care; 2) operating specialized medical equipment, administering medications, 3) responding to adverse signs, emergency situations, implementing emergency protocols, and identifying life-threatening conditions; 4) overseeing lactation support programs, performing newborn assessments, and delivering comprehensive family education.. OR Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. OR 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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

This position serves as a Nurse (Lactation) and is the primary Lactation Consultant at a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
Serves as the consultant nurse for Women’s Health Service Line regarding breastfeeding issues.
Establishes and maintains a regular follow-up system of continuing care for mothers and their infants.
Provides expanded comprehensive and therapeutic health care services to postpartum patients and newborn nursery that combines the services of the Nurse Practitioner and the physician within mutually established medical guidelines.
Identifies and manages own caseload of mother/baby patient.
Performs routine health assessments for patients.