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Practical Nurse Outpatient Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities under DHA Madigan Army Medical Center Dir. of Medicine
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Duties
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Summary
About the Position This position is located in one of the following Soldier Centered Medical Home clinics at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma Washington. Typical duty hours are Monday thru Friday from 0730 to 1600. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Overview
Help Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 03/25/2026 to 04/07/2026
Salary $62,603 to - $81,385 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 5
Location Few vacancies in the following location: Tacoma WA
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 0620 Practical Nurse
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test Yes
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number HSJG-26-12918762-DHA
Control number 862594400
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
Help Provide individualized nursing care to patient based upon the physicians medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient. Assist the physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures. Prepare medications and immunizations for administration. Perform routine procedures such as EKGs, eye, throat, nasal, and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages. Recognize adverse signs and symptoms immediately and calls for assistance and if the situation warrants it, performs CPR immediately. Sets up, operates, and monitors specialized equipment.
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. 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. Required to lift up to 50 lbs in the regular performance of their duties. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. 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. Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons. This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 5% of the time to various locations. This may require travel on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
Qualifications
Who May Apply US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
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 duties such as assisting professional health care providers with minor medical procedures, providing individualized nursing care, and administering oral medication and immunizations within an outpatient setting. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service (GS-04).
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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. 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. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster), the incumbent may be required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service and have superior qualifications.
Expand/Hide additional information 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.
Benefits
Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. [Opens in a new window] Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Benefits
Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. [Opens in a new window] Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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 04/07/2026 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 12918762. 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-DD83DE INDO PAC DHN - MADIGAN DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis McChord WA 98431 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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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.
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 04/07/2026 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 12918762. 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-DD83DE INDO PAC DHN - MADIGAN DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis McChord WA 98431 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:
Summary
About the Position This position is located in one of the following Soldier Centered Medical Home clinics at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma Washington. Typical duty hours are Monday thru Friday from 0730 to 1600. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Overview
Help Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 03/25/2026 to 04/07/2026
Salary $62,603 to - $81,385 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 5
Location Few vacancies in the following location: Tacoma WA
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 0620 Practical Nurse
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test Yes
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number HSJG-26-12918762-DHA
Control number 862594400
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