USA Staffing

Position Title: Practical Nurse/Vocational
Agency: Defense Health Agency
Announcement Number: HCJT23LPNLVN4825HWS Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 to Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Please select the work schedule(s) you would like to be considered for.

A. Full-Time

B. Part-Time

C. Intermittent

3. Please select the appointment type(s) you would like to be considered for.

A. Permanent

B. Temporary

C. Term

Thank you for your interest in a Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse position with the Department of Defense. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. The Practical Nurse occupation requires a current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or you have applied for a license to practice. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained. Do you possess a current license or have you applied for a license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia? (Note: You must (1) attach a certified or photostatic copy of your license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it; OR (2) furnish the date on which you applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved.)

A. Yes

B. No

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Practical Nurse at the GS-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have six months of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility performing duties such as measuring patient's vital signs, administering immunizations or medications via various routes, screening or updating patient medical records and performing routine procedures.

B. I have successfully completed a program in practical nursing of at least 9 months' duration combined with one year of nursing assistant experience; OR a two-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college, or college or university in practical nursing. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Practical Nurse at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility performing duties such as measuring patient's vital signs, administering immunizations or medications via various routes, screening or updating patient medical records and performing routine procedures.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Practical Nurse at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

5. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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