NURSE (CLINICAL/MHPT/PCMH)

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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Role: Incumbent serves as a Nurse (Clinical/MHPT/PCMH) providing routine nursing care, administering medications, and reviewing medical records. This position is at Patuxent River.

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About Us

Role: Incumbent serves as a Nurse (Clinical/MHPT/PCMH) providing routine nursing care, administering medications, and reviewing medical records. This position is at Patuxent River.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/26/2026 to 02/09/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$96,156 to - $125,001 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 9

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Patuxent River, MD

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Competitive

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
Yes

Announcement number
HSJT-26-12870539-DHA
Control number
855475700

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

Duties
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Assess the needs of patients with a variety of conditions

• Provide instruction to patients regarding healthcare conditions.

• Administer diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

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.
You will be required to provide proof of U. S. Citizenship.
Secret clearance required.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
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.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing

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and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds is required.
This position is designated as having regular and recurring contact with children under the age of 18.

Requirements

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience

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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

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is in this document.

Basic

Requirements

for a Nurse (Clinical/MHPT/PCMH)

Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelors degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. This education must