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Practical Nurse (Operating Room)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This job is a Practical Nurse (Operating Room) position in General Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, run by Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). It is a direct hire announcement with one vacancy, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Selection is subject to Department of Defense restrictions for displaced employees, and veterans and military spouses are considered along with all other candidates.

What you would do

  • Instruct patients on postoperative procedures for safe recovery.
  • Update patient care plans to meet recognized clinical standards.
  • Perform advanced clinical treatments as ordered by medical prescriptions.
  • Monitor medication reactions to prevent harmful health outcomes.
  • Teach patients and families how to use prescribed medications safely.
  • Assist doctors with diagnostic examinations.

Do you qualify for GS-6?

With experience: You need one year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised patient care setting. The work must show knowledge of body structure and sterile technique, such as setting up operating room equipment, monitoring vital signs during surgery, or assisting surgeons. The announcement says this matches work at the next lower grade, GS-5.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current license as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, or proof you have applied for one
  • 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, start and end months and years, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your nursing license, a notarized statement, or the license number and state, or the date and state of your license application
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Answers to the online questionnaire

How you will be rated: Your resume, questionnaire answers, and supporting documents will be reviewed to see if you meet the listed qualifications. If your application is incomplete or your experience appears inflated, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and list hours per week for each job, or your application may be marked incomplete.
  • Upload a copy of your nursing license or your license number, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Clearly describe operating room, surgical, and vital sign monitoring tasks, because only experience can qualify you for this job.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential designations may require you to report to or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and moving costs for a Permanent Change of Station are not authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal service.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation, which may lead to a suitability or fitness determination
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Sign a consent for seasonal influenza vaccination, or have a recognized exemption
  • Drug test, including pre-employment screening and random testing
  • Pre-placement medical exam
  • Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required
  • Must obtain and keep current BLS certification
  • Mission Essential: must report or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies
  • Inclement Weather Essential: must try to report on time during severe weather
  • Must meet non-privileged professional credential requirements
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Direct deposit of pay required

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
$66,453 – $86,388 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Tacoma, Washington
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
HSJG 27 13102912 DHA

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