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Nurse Operating Room Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Summary About the Position This position is located in the Sterile Processing Department at Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Geary, Kansas. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
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Overview Open & closing dates: 04/09/2026 to 04/16/2026 Salary: $89,508 - $116,362 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 12 Location: Fort Riley, KS 1 vacancy Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None
Job family Series: 0610 Nurse Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: Yes Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk Trust determination process: Credentialing Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: Yes
Announcement number: HSJW-26-12932469-DHA Control number: 864419300
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Duties Help Provide perioperative nursing care in a multi-service operating room providing a full range of surgical nursing services supporting complex and extensive surgical procedures. Operate and assists in the care and handling of a variety of supplies and highly specialized equipment. Assist physician with examination as well as treatment prior to, during, and following invasive procedures. Coordinate with physicians and other staff preoperatively to develop a multi-disciplinary intra-operative plan of care. Teach staff, patient, and family regarding pre- and post-operative care and procedures.
Requirements Help Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Child Care Checks This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis. Selectees will be required to sign a statement Condition of Employment consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A pre-placement medical examination is required. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. This position may require shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays). This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
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 is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Nurse Operating Room GS-11 Degree: A graduate or higher level degree (bachelors 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. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.
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.
Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.
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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
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 providing nursing care to surgical patients, assisting with developing patient care plans, and educating patients or staff. 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.
Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying; errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
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Required Documents Required Documents Help The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:
Other supporting documents
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents, such as military orders and marriage certificates, may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 04/16/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov View Questionnaire 12932469.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire are complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofiledashboard. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.
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Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83CK WEST DHN - IRWIN DO NOT USE Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Required Documents Help The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:
Other supporting documents
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents, such as military orders and marriage certificates, may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 04/16/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov View Questionnaire 12932469.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire are complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofiledashboard. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.
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Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83CK WEST DHN - IRWIN DO NOT USE Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families by improving health and building readiness Anytime, Anywhere-Always.
Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83CK WEST DHN - IRWIN DO NOT USE Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
Summary About the Position This position is located in the Sterile Processing Department at Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Geary, Kansas. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Open & closing dates: 04/09/2026 to 04/16/2026 Salary: $89,508 - $116,362 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 12 Location: Fort Riley, KS 1 vacancy Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None
Job family Series: 0610 Nurse Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: Yes Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk Trust determination process: Credentialing Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: Yes
Announcement number: HSJW-26-12932469-DHA Control number: 864419300
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