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Summary This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03032026 to 09032026 Salary 37193 to - 48030 per year Pay scale & grade GS 4 Location Many vacancies in the following location Fort Sam Houston TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Business Travel may be required. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Competitive Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number HSJW-26-12899653-DHAS Control number 859361800
Help Take and record blood pressure pulse respiration temperature height and weight Measure and record intake and output Give routine care to pre and postoperative and pre and postpartum patients. Provide patient care as assigned to include documentation of nursing activities in patients records as appropriate. Receive telephone calls patients and visitors to the medical facility ascertains the nature of the call or visit. Verify patients eligibility for treatment TRICARE enrollment DEERS check TD card etc.. Operate automated data processing equipment to input store revise and print data related to appointments care provider schedules and templates.
Requirements 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. 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. 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. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required. This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or 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. This position may require rotating shifts i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals. This position may include shift work evenings weekends holidays. This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen 18 years of age on a recurring basis.
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. General and/or Specialized Experience Six months of general experience 1 any type of work that demonstrates my ability to perform the work of the position or 2 experience that provided a familiarity with nonprofessional nursing care such as performing work in a hospital outpatient clinic nursing home or other medical nursing or patient care facility AND at least six months of Specialized Experience which is equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service which includes providing personal nursing care assist with procedures as directed obtaining vital signs or specimens from patients and maintain patient medical records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service GS-03. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below. Education Two-year degree program of study above high school in an accredited community college junior college college or university in practical nursing or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position such as education in a program for a psychology psychiatric or operating room technician. Note You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of Education and Experience A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100. To compute the percentage of the requirements divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.
Education FOREIGN EDUCATION If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
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 trialprobationary 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. Permanent positions One year trialprobationary period may be required. Term positions One year trialprobationary period may be required. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Permanent term part-time intermittent or temporary positions may be filled from this solicitation. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is temporary full-time part-time or intermittent. Intermittent Positions This position does not provide guaranteed work hours each week and work will be assigned on an intermittent as needed basis. This position will NOT lead to a full-time position. Intermittent employees are NOT eligible for benefits Health and Life Insurance Annual and Sick Leave. Temporary Positions A temporary position is time limited and may be extended in one year increments to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment. Term Positions A term position is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years. Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. Position may be designated as Mission Essential.
How to Apply 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 1159 PM EST on 09032026 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 httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12899653. 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