This position is located on Lebanon VA Medical Center within the Primary Care Specialty Services/Support Services unit.
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. Experience or Education or Training. Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA; OR, One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; OR, Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related training course of study [or program] of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3 May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-3 Nursing Assistant (Entry Level) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4 Nursing Assistant 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: 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 Nursing Assistant (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 in subparagraph (c) 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; 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. Preferred Experience: 1year experience preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-05. 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.
Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager in Primary Care Specialty Services/Support Services, the Nursing Assistant (NA) functions as a member of the nursing team and assists with patient mobility. The primary purpose of this position is the purpose of the work is to provide technical and administrative support, which covers transportation of Veterans, lifting, ambulation, personal care, patient education, maintenance of equipment, and patient charting. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs personal care duties, which may include ambulation, lifting, turning, and repositioning, toileting, or providing personal hygiene care. Evaluates the patient environment to ensure it is safe, clean, and comfortable at all times. Takes immediate actions on routine problems identified. Provides assist with transportation into, within, and out of Lebanon VAMC. Follow safe patient handling protocols by using proper equipment for lifting, repositioning, or assisting patients in/out of vehicles. Uses proper body mechanics and safe lifting equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) that promotes a safe workplace. Encourages other staff compliance with safety policies. Obtains additional assistance for safe transfer of patient's when moderate or total assistance is required. Collaborates with nursing, escort staff, Compensated Work Program (CWT) personnel, and volunteers to provide mobility assistance throughout the facility. Provides instruction to patients/families on appropriate locations for safe entry into buildings and parking areas. Assists patients with check in process, use of Kiosk, and directing to correct location. Provides education to patients on safe transportation options and facility policies on safe mobility. Responds promptly in emergencies by providing transportation, notifying Rapid Response Team (RRT) or Code Blue teams, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other duties within scope of practice. Assists with evacuation or monitoring of patients during disaster situations. Consistently follows policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Medical Center Memorandums (MCMs) and procedures as applicable to reusable medical equipment (RME) and infection control. Maintains proper supply of wheelchairs in lobby areas to ensure safe transportation of patients within the facility. Identifies and reports defective or damaged transport equipment (wheelchairs, lifts, etc.). Cleans transportation and lift equipment according to infection control policies. Follows infection prevention and control principles. Follows infections prevention and control principles. Provides assistance and support to inpatient and outpatient clinical settings within the scope of duties/grade and consistent with Medical Center policy. Performs other duties as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:15pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized 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 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized