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Practical Nurse

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Practical Nurse job at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, run by the Defense Health Agency's military treatment facilities. It is a direct hire posting with 1 vacancy. A recruitment or relocation incentive and student loan repayment may be authorized, and up to 5% business travel is required.

1 vacancy; 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.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. You must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Keep medical histories for patients.
  • Talk with patients so they understand their care plans.
  • Give oral, topical and injectable medicines and watch for side effects.
  • Record medications given and patient responses promptly.
  • Help with medical procedures, physical exams and treatments.

Do you qualify for GS-5?

With experience: You need one year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised patient care setting. The announcement says this experience is typical of GS-4 level work, such as measuring patient signs, giving medications, updating medical records, and using sterile techniques.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C., or proof you have applied for one
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, month and year dates, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your nursing license, or a notarized statement, or the license number and state
  • If not yet licensed, the date you applied for a license and the jurisdiction
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your full application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers, is reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. Errors, omissions, or inflated qualifications may cost you eligibility or consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job.
  • Attach a copy of your nursing license, or proof you applied, or your application may be rated ineligible.
  • If you are not yet licensed, include the date you applied and the state or jurisdiction.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal service. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation and suitability or fitness determination
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Initial background checks and periodic re-verification because the job works with children under 18
  • Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Pre-placement medical exam and annual physical exams
  • Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required
  • Hepatitis B immunization required; other immunizations may be required
  • Tuberculosis testing or record of tuberculosis testing
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • May need to wear a uniform or protective clothing
  • Permanent Change of Station moving costs are not authorized

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
$41,508 – $53,961 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 · General Schedule
Location
Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Practical Nurse (0620)
Announcement
HSJW-27-13104135-DHA

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