This position is for a Practical Nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation that accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities
Obtain patient's vital signs such as respiration, temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
Review data from special equipment to track patients
Provide basic bedside care (i.e., dressing wounds, changing bandages, inserting catheters, and giving injections)
Enter data related to the record of patients in computer systems, i.e., electronic medical records
Interview patients and examine their medical history
Administer intravenous fluids and medications
Follow proper nursing standards and protocols for treatment
Assist with ordering diagnostic tests, as needed
Act as the patient advocate, in collaboration with fellow members of the medical care team
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
Positions may require mandatory seasonal influenza vaccinations and may be subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons
A pre-placement medical examination may be required
Positions may require the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges
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
Positions may require moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization may be required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position
Positions may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules
Positions may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals)
Positions may require pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing. Selectees may be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing
Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing
Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions
Position may be designated as Emergency, Key, and/or Mission Essential
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates
Basic Requirement for Practical Nurse:
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:
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, which includes duties such as: obtaining patient vital signs (i.e., respiration, temperature, blood pressure and heart rate); assessing the needs of patients and/or developing a plan of care based on assessment; administering intravenous fluids and medications; entering appropriate patient-related data into electronic medical records; and adhering to hospital policies and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. (GS-05)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Important Details
Application deadline: 12/02/2026
Locations: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Travel: Occasional travel
Appointment type: Permanent
Promotion potential: None
Supervisory status: No
Federal service type: Competitive Service
Represented by a union: No
Drug test: Yes
Security clearance: Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy
Other supporting documents: Cover Letter (optional), Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable), License/Certification (You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible)
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration
About the Company
This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
