Student Nurse Technician

Summary

This Student Nurse Technician position is located within the Nursing Service at the Bedford VA Healthcare System, located in Bedford, MA. The SNT functions under the direct supervision of the RN. Students receive an orientation to an assignment and perform allied nursing functions defined as direct and indirect activities related to patient care as appropriately delegated by the accountable RN. This is an intermittent (Per Diem) Not to Exceed 1 Year position.

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Overview

* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates

03/21/2024 to 06/24/2024


* Salary

$35,599 - $58,118 per year

Salary rates range from GS-3 step 1, to GS-5 step 10.


* Pay scale & grade

GS 3 - 5


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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Bedford, MA




* Remote job

No


* Telework eligible

No


* Travel Required

Not required


* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No


* Appointment type

Temporary - Not to Exceed 1 year.


* Work schedule

Intermittent -


* Service

Excepted


* Promotion potential

5


* Job family (Series)

0699 Medical And Health Student Trainee


* Supervisory status

No


* Security clearance

Other


* Drug test

Yes


* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk


* Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness


* Announcement number

CBTD-12353631-24-HF


* Control number

782897200



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This job is open to

* Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.



Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current students who are accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking an undergraduate degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Students must be a sophomore going into their junior year OR a junior going into their senior year in an accredited Bachelor of Nursing program.

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Duties

Incumbent will be given opportunities to provide basic nursing care and procedures in alignment with the competencies learned in the academic setting and validated by VA staff in order to provide care to patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions in a health care setting. function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. 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. Student Trainees at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies;
* Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran;
* Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran;
* Participates in Treatment Planning Meetings, utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care;
* Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties;
* Draws ordered laboratory specimens except for type and screen;
* Participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning, enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats;
* Accesses printed and electronic files containing sensitive information, which must be protected under the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974, the HIPAA implementation (effective April 14, 2003) and other applicable laws and regulations.
* Meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions and ICARE values (I-integrity, C-commitment, A-advocacy, R-respect, E-excellence); and
* Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Intermittent (Per Diem), with rotations to weekends/holidays, day shift, evening shift or overnight shift and other shifts; Schedules vary based on assignment.

PD #: S10137-A/S10136-A/S10135-A

Notifications:

* This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
* This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
* A copy of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification will be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. It is required that the BLS Certification must be from the American Heart Association.
* THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 6/21/2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 4/1/2024 with subsequent reviews after the 1st of every month.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
* 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
* 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/24/2024.

You MUST qualify based on education and/or experience as described below:

Basic Requirements:

* Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
* Language Proficiency: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Provisions of appendix II-I of chapter 3, this part will be used, as applicable, to determine that title 5 employees in direct patient-care positions meet the English language proficiency requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
* Education: Enrollment in an accredited BSN program: the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC); OR the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Must be enrolled at least ½ time and in good standing as a sophomore or junior nursing student in an accredited BSN program. Supporting documentation must be submitted for consideration.

Requirements for GS-3 Grade Level:

* Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study in the field of nursing. The required education must lead to a bachelor's degree with specialization in or directly related to the field in which the student trainees will receive training on the job. The degree of specialization in this field must satisfy on graduation the specific educational requirements in the qualification standard for the corresponding two-grade interval positions.

Requirements for GS-4 Grade Level:

* Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree in the field of nursing. The required education must lead to a bachelor's degree with specialization in or directly related to the field in which the student trainees will receive training on the job. The degree of specialization in this field must satisfy on graduation the specific educational requirements in the qualification standard for the corresponding two-grade interval positions.

Requirements for GS-5 Grade Level:

* Completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in Nursing.

An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university. If selected you must:

* Maintain status as a current student,
* Maintain good academic standing, at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale,
* Adhere to an established work schedule approved by the supervisor,
* Provide proof of enrollment in a qualifying educational institution and academic transcripts at the end of each academic period and upon request,
* Perform, successfully, the duties and responsibilities in the assigned position description,
* Observe all workplace rules, such as dress code, office conduct and behavior,
* Participate in all VA mandatory training programs (either on-line or in the classroom),
* Notify the supervisor of any changes in the completion of the educational program, such as graduation date, changes in the major degree requirements, or changes in the educational institution's accreditation.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Physical Requirements: Duties require extensive periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, pushing, stretching and similar activities. The SNT is able to rotate to all tours and on occasion, be reassigned to any nursing sections. Must be able to accommodate varying schedules and workload within established regulatory parameters. The SNT must be able to physically lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 21, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 1, 2024 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. 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.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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 information

You are excluded from health benefits coverage if you are expected to work less than 130 hours per month for at least 90 days.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You 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 WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Resume Reminder:

Your resume must include the following information each job listed:

* Job title
* Duties (be as detailed as possible)
* Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
* Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
* Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held

Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

An incomplete application will receive a rating of IFFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software or fax transmissions.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

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.