Nursing Assistant

2 weeks ago

Columbia, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Summary

The Columbia, SC VAMC is seeking a qualified applicants to work as a Nursing Assistant at our facility. This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and considered as vacancies become available. NOTE: The Job Opportunity Announcement will be updated as positions become available.

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
English Language Proficiency
NAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3
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
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)
Part-Time Experience
Part-time experience as a Nursing Assistant is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek
For example, a Nursing Assistant employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service
Grade Determinations:GS-3 Nursing Assistant (Entry Level) -Specialized Experience:(a) Experience [and] Education
None beyond the basic requirements.(b) Assignments
Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are at the entry level and are closely supervised
GS-4 Nursing Assistant- Specialized Experience:(a) Experience
One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant 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,(b) 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(c) 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/residents2
Ability to observe patients/residents' or residents' 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 Nursing Assistant (Full Performance Level) -Specialized Experience:(a) 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,(b) 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(c) 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 Nursing Assistant 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
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
The population of male and female veterans served ranges from adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over
The VA Medical center is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients
There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity
This position requires potentially long periods of continues walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
Transferring patients and objects may be required
The Nursing Assistant may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
The Nursing Assistant may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders
The Nursing Assistant must be capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G46, Nursing Assistant qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-5.
Duties "Assigned Duties: Performs assignments required of a NA and will uphold the standards of care as outlined by the Medical Center and the Service Policies and Procedures.
Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race, and culture, values, and previous experiences.
Uses personal protection equipment (PPE) and lifting devices and operates patient care equipment according to standards and reports unsafe conditions/equipment.
Exercise careful work habits and caution to assure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members as well as self.
Maintains patient confidentiality (i.e., records, hospital course, treatments, etc.).
Recognizes ages related needs of the veterans.
Accepts and carries out instructions from Supervisor.
Treats all patients, families, co-workers and all customers with dignity, respect, and civility.
All other duties assigned Work Schedule: Rotating, day, evening and/or night tour Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"

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