Certified Nursing Assistant On Call - AHCC
State of Washington
FreshPosted Mar 11
✓ Fresh Listing
Posted: March 17, 2026 (0 days ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
Nursing Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Salary
$45,785 - $59,521
per year
Type
Full-Time
More Healthcare & Medical jobs →Closes
March 30, 2026More DOD jobs →
GS-4 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372
Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a nursing assistant in the labor and delivery unit of a military hospital, where you'll help with basic patient care like checking vital signs, assisting during exams, and keeping records updated.
It's a supportive role under nurses and doctors, focusing on patient comfort and routine tasks in a fast-paced medical setting.
A good fit would be someone with entry-level healthcare experience or related education who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a team environment serving military families.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in nursing care support, such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, performing basic treatments, and entering patient data
- OR a bachelor's degree (four-year course of study)
- OR a combination of education and experience equaling at least 100% of the requirements
- Ability to review and document in electronic health records
- Skills in obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and recognizing/reporting abnormalities
- Assistance with patient admissions, discharges, unit cleaning, and instructing patients/families per protocols
- U.S. citizenship required
Full Job Description
About the Position: The incumbent serves as a Nursing Assistant in the Labor and Delivery Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Recruitment Incentive maybe authorized.
Relocation Incentive maybe authorized. Advance In Hire maybe authorized to those who are new to the federal employment.
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, 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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing a range of nursing care support duties such as obtaining vital signs; taking specimens for laboratory; performing basic medical treatment procedures; and entering patient information into patient record.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
OR 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. Major Duties:
- 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.
- Assists nurses and providers during examination and treatment.
- Assist with the admission, discharge, and cleaning of patient unit.
- Instruct patients and families on various subjects in accordance with established protocols.
Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes