Nursing Assistant

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Nursing Assistant

Department of Defense

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

ARMY MED CNTR MADIGAN, DIR OF NURSING, OPERATING ROOMS

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* Duties

* Requirements

* How you will be evaluated

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Summary

About the Position:
The incumbentserves as a Nursing Assistant in any of several areas of a Medical Treatment Facility.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Advance In Hire maybe authorized to those who are new to the federal employment.

Summary

About the Position:
The incumbentserves as a Nursing Assistant in any of several areas of a Medical Treatment Facility.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Advance In Hire maybe authorized to those who are new to the federal employment.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/07/2026 to 01/19/2026

Salary $45,785 to - $59,521 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5

Location

1 vacancy 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)

* 0621 Nursing Assistant

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--DHA Control number

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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* Review electronic health record and documents patient information.

* Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and records into electronic health record.

* Recognize abnormal results and reports to the nurse in charge or medical provider.

* Set up equipment and instruments and hands instruments to health care providers as required.

* Clean wounds, applies bandages after suturing, assists in removal of sutures, staples, and dressings during examination and treatment.

* Instruct patients and families on proper procedure or obtaining laboratory, x-ray and other diagnostic exams in accordance with established protocols.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* Pre-employment physical required and annually thereafter.

* Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

* Required to be screened for and obtain necessary immunizations/vaccinations (hepatitis, influenza, etc.), unless exempted by a licensed physician.

* A Personnel Security Investigation is required with childcare background check.

* 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.

* 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which performing a range of nursing care support duties such as obtaining vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, etc.), setting up equipment's and instruments for health care providers and accurately recording patient data in the medical record. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

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Education:

Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in nursing or related field of study.

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Combination of

Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN

EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private…