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Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a 13-month term job as an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) at the Naval Hospital Family Medicine clinic in Camp Pendleton, California, run by the Defense Health Agency. It is a direct hire position with occasional travel and a Secret security clearance requirement.

1 vacancy listed; multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply, and you must prove citizenship. Veterans and military spouses are considered along with all other candidates.

What you would do

  • Serve as a primary health care provider for patients from infants to older adults.
  • Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within your personal credentials and privileges.
  • Make decisions about patient medical care as medical technology and requirements change.
  • Make primary care decisions that affect other health care staff and support workers.
  • Diagnose diseases, illnesses, disorders, and injuries, and start treatment.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one or more full years of professional nursing experience that included taking patient health histories, prescribing medicines, and ordering or reading lab or diagnostic test results. The announcement says this experience matches the next lower level, GS-11.

With education: You need a graduate or higher degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program, and you must attach transcripts. Degrees from foreign nursing schools need official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, full, unrestricted nurse license in Family Nurse Practitioner or a related specialty from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
  • Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates, hours per week, and duties
  • Official transcripts showing your Family Nurse Practitioner degree
  • Copy of your current nursing license
  • Copy of your NCLEX pass or certification, if required by the license process
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Documents proving any veterans' or other preference you claim

How you will be rated: Your application is rated on your online questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents to see if you meet the qualifications. Incomplete packages are not considered, and inflated qualifications can cause you to lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach transcripts, because your degree must be from an accredited program and you must show it.
  • Attach a copy of your nursing license, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Keep your resume to two pages and list hours per week for each job; submit by 11:59 PM EST on 11/06/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may need to work during emergencies, natural disasters, or extreme weather.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for new federal employees. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and PCS moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation and credit check
  • Eligibility for a Secret security clearance
  • Drug test, including random drug testing
  • Pre-placement medical examination
  • Hepatitis B and other immunization screening
  • Consent to seasonal flu vaccination or a recognized exemption
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Occasional temporary duty or business travel
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Mission essential: must report to work during emergencies
  • Obligated term position with no path to a permanent job
  • Must obtain and keep credentialing and clinical privileges
  • Recurring background re-checks because of work with children under 18
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Permanent federal employees lose tenure and return rights if they accept

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$177,442 – $222,642 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Camp Pendleton, California
Appointment
Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
HSJG-27-13102619-DHA

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