Healthcare - Practical Nursing Specialist

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. As a Practical Nursing Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for supervising or performing preventative, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or non-commissioned officer. Job DutiesPerform emergency nursing careAssist in patient careChange and dress woundsExperienceBecause the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.   Candidates who have successfully completed a state approved course in practical or vocational nursing and have successfully passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and possess current unrestricted state (or United States Territory) license as practical or vocational nurse may be exempt from some training requirements. TrainingJob training to become a practical nursing specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  Some of the skills youll learn are:Patient careWorking on a medical teamEmergency careCompensationPaid trainingMonthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers401(K) type savings planFull-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family membersLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of collegeTuition Assistance - up to $4500 per yearStudent Loan Repayment - up to $65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment optionsSigning bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties LocationPart-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world.  RequirementsUnder 35 years oldUS Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)High School Diploma or GEDNo major medical or mental health issuesNo major law violations (felony convictions)Required qualifications:17 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesBackground check

Created: 2025-09-11