Nursing Assistant Medical/surgical Unit
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Harrison
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryThe Ft. Harrison VA Hospital is currently recruiting for
the position of Nursing Assistant at the GS-3/4/5 located in the
Medical/Surgical Unit.Learn more about this
agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing
dates04/15/2022 to 05/26/2022Salary$32,916 - $53,741 per yearPay
scale & gradeGS 00 - 5HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following
location:Fort Harrison, MT1 vacancyTelework eligibleNoTravel
RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment
typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion
potential5Job family (Series)0621 Nursing AssistantSupervisory
statusNoSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and
riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination
processSuitability/FitnessAnnouncement
numberCBSU-11464716-22-NSControl number649243900HelpThis job is
open toFederal employees - Excepted serviceCurrent excepted service
federal employees.Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of
this agency.Clarification from the agencyThis job announcement is
open to current, permanent employees of the Montana VA Health Care
System and Department of Veterans Affairs employees
only.VideosHelpDutiesThe incumbent practices as a Nursing Assistant
(NA) within Inpatient Nursing Services of Montana VA Medical
Center. This area serves adult and elderly Veterans. Patients often
present with multiple chronic medical conditions, mental illness,
or need pre- and post-operative care. The NA is responsible for the
delivery of selected nursing activities to patients experiencing a
variety of alterations in their physical, behavioral, acute and/or
chronic psychiatric illnesses/substance dependency problems. This
person will possess excellent communication and team building
knowledge and skills. Basic Life Support (BLS) required for NAs per
policy and NA certification is preferred. As needs for
cross-training are identified, orientation and checklists will be
provided and completed. Per Veterans Affairs handbook 5005-81 a
GS-5 NA is the full performance level. The distinguishing factor is
that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex
nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to
unpredictable requirements. Major duties are but not limited to...:
Will complete below functions and responsibilities within assigned
unit: - Adheres to VA and Nursing policies, procedures, and
standards. - Delivers care to patients in a respectful,
non-judgmental manner. - Maintains patient privacy/confidentiality
and patient rights to privacy/confidentiality. - Sets limits within
the Nursing Assistant/patient relationship, which are clearly
defined. - Participates in selected Continuous Improvement (CI)
activities as directed. Related to stages of adult development: -
Describes relationship of developmental stages to provision of
nursing care. - Identifies selected developmental tasks, related
stages of adult development and approximate age range of each
stage. - Provides input to RN related to patient's stage of adult
development. - Provides care to patients in a variety of stages of
adult development. Supports the health care team through the
reinforcement of patient education. Safely performs the following
functions: - Provides routine hygienic/activities of daily living
care. - Performs actions targeted to the maintenance/restoration of
skin integrity. - Collects patient specimens. - Administers a
variety of comfort measures. - Takes vital signs after completion
of orientation and competency validation. - Follows seizure
precautions as directed. - Transports patients with oxygen. -
Appropriately uses protective/restraining devices. - Feeds patients
orally including those who are at risk for aspiration, after
appropriate training. - Uses therapeutic cushions appropriately.
Reports situations including: - Changes in behavior - Wandering -
Sundowning - Sleep disturbances - Inappropriate sexual behavior -
Aggressive behavior - Hallucinations (visual/auditory) -
Incontinence - Swallowing problems - Vital signs Work Schedule:
Varied days (7:30 am - 8:00 pm) and nights (7:30 pm - 8:00 am),
weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized. Telework:
Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional
Statement #:54116-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not
Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS
Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure
Report: Not required.HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou
must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.All applicants
tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated
position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use
prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be
denied employment with VA.Selective Service Registration is
required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must be proficient in
written and spoken English.You may be required to serve a
probationary period.Subject to background/security
investigation.Selected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding process.Must pass pre-employment physical
examination.Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination
program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Personnel (HCP).Participation in the Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for
all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) -
See "Additional Information" below for details.
QualificationsApplicants 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 Citizenship: Citizen of the United
States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3g, this part.) 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. Physical Requirements: See VA
Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency: Nursing
Assistant's must be proficient in spoken and written English in
accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3j. Grandfathering Provisions: All Nursing Assistants
employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification
standard 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. Knowledge of Current Practice: To be creditable,the
experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and
abilities associated with the current practice. Quality of
Experience: To be creditable, [NA] experience must be documented on
the application or resume and verified in an employment reference,
or through other independent means. Grade Determinations: In
addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following
criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-3
Education and Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4
Education and 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; AND,
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition,
the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: - 1: Ability to
provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the
completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of
patients/residents. - 2: Ability to observe patients/residents' or
resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or
problems to supervisor in a timely manner. - 3: 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. - 4: Ability to communicate effectively with
patients/residents, their families and other health professionals.
GS-5 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. 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. AND, Demonstrated
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition, the candidate
must demonstrate the following KSAs: - 1. 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. - 2. 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. - 3. 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. Preferred Experience: Basic Life
Support, BLS certification upon hire and at least one year acute
care experience. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix
G46, Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard. The full performance
level of this vacancy is a GS-5. The actual grade at which an
applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of a
GS-3 to a GS-5. Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and
over, Heavy Carrying 45 pounds and over, Straight pulling (2-6
hours), Pushing (2-6 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of
fingers, Both hands required, Walking (5-9 hours), Standing (4-8
hours), Kneeling (1-2 hours), Repeated bending (2-4 hours),
Climbing, legs only (1-2 hours), Twisting (2-4
hours).EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your
application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on
education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal
employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to
receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional
informationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation)
Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8
hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they
have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed
Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal
experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited
service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn
annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to
the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity
announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This
position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive
status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant
to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such
accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. To ensure compliance with an applicable
preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented,
modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing
litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement
or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to
Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019
Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a VA
job announcement includes language requiring applicants to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that
requirement does not currently apply to this Job Announcement. VA
may request information regarding your vaccination status, if
selected, for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety
protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel,
and quarantine. Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded
telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily
telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting
area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you
will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this
announcement. Management officials will provide information about
returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable.
At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to
telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework
policy and the duties of the position. If you are unable to apply
online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic
form, view the following link for information regarding an
Alternate Application.Read moreHelpA career with the U.S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have
access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more
about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits
depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position
is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency
for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will
Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well
you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE,
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING
YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, r--sum--, C.V., and/or
supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all
instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect
consideration for employment. 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; religions; spiritual;
community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical
competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable
training and experience that translates directly to paid
employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,
including volunteer experience. It is the policy of the VA to not
deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or
periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service
Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools
for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services
for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support
for military service members.HelpA career with the U.S. government
provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a
federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range
of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.As a new or existing
federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of
benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent
employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however,
check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their
policies.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete
Application Package which includes: WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU USE THE
FEDERAL RESUME BUILDER ON USA JOBS AS IT PROMPTS YOU TO ADD
REQUIRED INFOMATION NEEDED TO DETERMINATION ELIGIBILITY AND
QUALIFICATIONS. 1. CV or Resume: Resume must include your, position
title, grade, how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held
including the name and address of the employer, job title, detailed
description of job duties, beginning and ending date, (month and
year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. (Required).
2. SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - Must include latest
SF-50 showing grade, step and salary. (Award SF-50s will not be
accepted due to the grade step and salary missing.) (Required). 3.
Transcripts Can be official or Unofficial Transcripts must include
your name, the school's entire name, can be unofficial transcripts,
must have the name of the course, date course taken, grade received
for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date
degree conferred, (if applicable), (name of degree received, (if
applicable). (Required) 4. Certification as a Nursing Assistant if
you have it, (Required if applicable.) 5. VA Form 10-2850 VA Form
10-2850c an be found at:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.(Not
required but if selected will be required to complete it.) (Not
required to be uploaded). 6. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for
Federal Employment (Available at
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of030pdf ). (Not required but if
selected will be required to complete it.) (Not required to be
uploaded). 7. Optional cover letter. (Not required but
desired).
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