S-3374 : Still Just a Bill

The "REWARD Experience Act of 2023" (S. 3374) aims to address qualification standards for nurses at military medical treatment facilities. Key provisions include:

• Waiver Authority: Grants hiring managers at Department of Defense (DoD) medical facilities the authority to waive certain General Schedule qualification standards related to work experience for nursing positions.
• Eligibility: This waiver applies to applicants who:
  • Are currently DoD nurses or practical nurses, or
  • Were DoD nurses or practical nurses for at least one year, and
  • Obtained a Bachelor's or graduate degree in nursing after beginning their DoD service.
• Certification Requirement: If a hiring manager waives a qualification standard, they must certify to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that the applicant meets all other applicable General Schedule qualification standards for the position.