Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, is actively seeking qualified practical nurses (outpatient) under a Direct Hire Solicitation. This is an open continuous announcement with multiple vacancies that may be filled as vacancies arise.

US citizens may apply. Qualifying criteria include a current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse and at least one year of nursing experience in an outpatient setting, with duties including assisting providers, providing individual

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience in an outpatient setting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional health care providers with minor medical procedures.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients.
• Administer oral medications and immunizations as part of outpatient care.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

About the Position:

These positions are located at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

This is an open continuous announcement.

Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

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 (Outpatient):

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).