Practical Nurse (Family Medicine)

# USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Practical Nurse - Family Medicine

Department of DefenseMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHA

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## Summary

• About the Position: 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.
• Solicitation Type: This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

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## Overview

### Accepting Applications

• Open & Closing Dates: 04/03/2026 to 07/31/2026

### Salary

• Range: $49,418 - $64,244 per year
• Pay Scale & Grade: GS 5

### Location

• Primary Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO
• 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 Details

• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Service: Competitive
• Promotion Potential: None

### Job Family & Series

• Series: 0620 Practical Nurse

### Supervisory & Security Status

• Supervisory Status: No
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Drug Test: Yes
• Financial Disclosure: No
• Bargaining Unit Status: No

### Announcement Numbers

• Announcement Number: HSJW-26-12929751-DHAS
• Control Number: 863938500

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## This Job is Open To

• The Public
• U.S. Citizens

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## Duties

• Obtain information from patient and/or family/guardians/caretakers to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon the physicians medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient.
• Screen and review immunization records IAW AR 40-562 and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups IAW established protocols.
• Inform and educate patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures.

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## 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.
• 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.
• Selectees may 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 may be required.
• Immunization screening may be 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.
• May be required 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.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• 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 the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.

### Qualifications

#### Who May Apply

• U.S. Citizens

#### Basic Requirement for Practical Nurse Licensure: A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia OR must have applied for a license to practice.

• Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it.
• Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period.
• Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved.
• No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.

Experience: One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as:

• Measuring patients vital signs.

• Administering immunizations or medications via various routes.

• Screening or updating patient medical records.

• This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-04).

• 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.

#### Additional Information

• This announcement may be used to fill Practical Nurse positions in the following specialty areas: Office Automation (OA), Administrative, Psychiatric, Advanced Practice, Obstetric, Gynecologic, General, Primary Care, Pediatric, Sports Medicine, Occupational, Community Health, Operating Room, Surgery, Lead Practical Nurse, Orthopedic, Podiatry, Supervisory Practical Nurse, Dermatology, Quality Assurance, Evaluation, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, or Instructor.
• 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.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• 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.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Position may be 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 may be designated as Mission Essential.

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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

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.

### 1. 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:
• Employers name
• Job title
• Start and end dates (include month and year for qualifications purposes)
• Number of hours worked per week
• A brief description that shows you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information to include formatting tips, see "What to include in your resume."

### 2. Other Supporting Documents

• Cover Letter: Optional
• Most Recent Performance Appraisal: If applicable
• License/Certification: This position has a license/certification requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted license/certification with your application package or you may be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses.

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.

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## 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.

• Deadline: The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 07/31/2026 to receive consideration.
• Process:
  1. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
  2. 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.
  3. View Questionnaire 12929751.
  4. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
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  6. 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.
     5. 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.
     6. 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.
     7. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
     8. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
     9. 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.
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         Important: It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is 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/applicationstatus.

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         ## Agency Contact Information

         Army Applicant Help Desk

         • Website:https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq
         • Address: JT-DD83CM WEST DHN - LEONARD WOOD DO NOT USE Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US

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         ## 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:

         • Criminal history inquiries
         • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
         • Financial suitability
         • New employee probationary period
         • Privacy Act
         • Reasonable accommodation policy
         • Selective Service
         • Signature and false statements
         • Social security number request

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         ## About the Agency

         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.