Nursing Assistant- Short Stay Rehab

Summary

The Nursing Assistant within this organization functions as a nursing care team member under close supervision and guidance. He/she is responsible for delivering safe, physical and emotional care to residents in a variety of settings, while becoming familiar with technical nursing skills. The Nursing Assistant for the positions included in this announcement are assigned to the Short Stay Rehab clinic..

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education or Training: One year above high school with courses related to the NA occupation
Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3
Note: A copy of college transcripts showing completion of one year of education above high school related to the NA occupation, or documentation showing completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant (e.g., Nurse Aid Certificate) is required at the time of application
Grandfathering Provisions: All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard (March 12, 2015) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the series and grade held that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status of the grandfathering provision and must meet the full VA qualification standard basic requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation
GRADE DETERMINATION: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-3 through GS-5
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the qualification criteria outlined below must be met for each grade
To receive full consideration at the GS-4 and -5 levels, your application must clearly demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) described below
GS-3 - Entry Level Experience and Education
None beyond the basic requirements
Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised
GS-4 - Developmental Level Experience
One year of specialized experience as a NA or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.), performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states, therapeutic communication, and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments
OR Education
Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians (transcripts required)
AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents
Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner
Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc
Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals
GS-5 - Full Performance Level Experience
One year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs listed below
OR Education
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree (transcripts required)
AND Demonstrated KSAs: Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel
This includes serving as a preceptor to new [NAs] by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting
Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance
For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc
References: VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS05
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS03 to GS05.

Duties

"Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Nursing Assistant - .pdf This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 06/10/2024 and may be extended until all vacancies are filled.
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 18, 2024.
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
The Nursing Assistant within this organization functions as a nursing care team member under close supervision and guidance.
He/she is responsible for delivering safe, physical and emotional care to residents in a variety of settings, while becoming familiar with technical nursing skills.
The Nursing Assistant for the positions included in this announcement are assigned to the Short Stay Rehab clinic.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Position veterans using principles of body mechanics and proper lifting and positioning device.
Assist veterans at mealtime following safety factors, use adaptive equipment as indicated, manage tube feedings and care of tube per facility policy, measure and record intake and output as indicated.
Position veterans to promote breathing and maintain open airway, assists with set up and administration of oxygen therapy as ordered, performs oral suctioning as ordered.
Observe, maintain and promote skin integrity by following evidence-based practice guidelines, facility policies, procedures and protocols.
Interact with veteran's family members in a kind and caring manner especially during end-of-life, assists with care of body after death.
Obtain records and reports vital signs and measurements which include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse oximetry and pain.
(provides input to the RN Charge Nurse) Report significant changes or concerns in the patient's physical or psychosocial condition to the RN/Charge Nurse.
Report and document changes in resident's physical condition, mental status and behavior.
Engages in therapeutic communication practices.
Recognize, reports, and assists in emergent and non/emergent situations.
Conduct simple tests such as glucometer readings and vital signs and recording results.
Initiate appropriate procedures in emergency situations, including response to emergency events and drills, as well as medical emergencies.
Work Schedule: Full time/part- time shifts available.
The tour of duty information will be provided during the interview process.
Additional Pay: Shift Differential - 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am.
Weekend Premium - 25% of basic pay for work performed between the hours of midnight Friday and midnight Sunday.
This includes continuous service connected to work performed during these hours.
Holiday Pay - 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled, non-overtime work on a designated holiday Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Relocation/Recruitment incentive up to $1,000 authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants.
A service agreement is required for all relocation incentives.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination."