Nursing Assistant (Acute Inpatient Mental Health) at Ann Arbor

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is located at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Acute Inpatient Mental Health, Patient Care Service.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 920287 (Include # on all documents)

OURMISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise –"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, andhis orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericasVeterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionatecare to Veterans?

The Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment toserve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VAwill give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to thelives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.

Working for VA is one of the mostemotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the bestwithin you to your countrys service.

If you are transitioning from the militaryor a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing yourcareer at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.

The VA is much more than just anotheremployer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care.Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.

TheVA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally acrossthe Department. The five Core Values define “who we are,” our culture, and howwe care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity,Commitment,Advocacy,Respect and Excellence(“I CARE”).

AmericasVeterans need you!

To find out more, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

VAencourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions inVA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A exceptedappointment authority.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U. S. Citizenship
• Must pass pre-employment examination
• English Language Proficiency required
• Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
• Background and-or Security Investigation required

DUTIES:Back to top

Tour of Duty: 11:30 p.m. - Midnight (Rotating Weekends)

TheAcute Inpatient Mental Health (AIMH) Nursing Assistant is proficient inproviding specialized nursing care to adult psychiatric patients includinggeriatric patients. The AIMH Nursing Assistant provides routine care formentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, and have a basicunderstanding of mental health disorders as well as basic medical problems andare able to acknowledge and report abnormal findings. The AIMH Nursing Assistantworks under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

TheAIMH Nursing Assistant helps patients with activities of daily living such asbathing, shaving, dressing, and eating. They assist with mobility i.e.,ambulation. The AIMH Nursing Assistant escort patients to and from off unitappointments. The AIMH Nursing Assistant spends time providing therapeuticinteractions with patients and observing patient behavior. Other dutiesincluding camera monitoring, environment of care safety checks, perform EKGsand assist the RN with the admission process. The AIMH Nursing Assistant willassist staff in the management of a patients disruptive behavior. The AIMHNursing Assistant possesses a patient centered focus, the ability tocommunicate effectively with patients and members of the inpatient staff.

Preferred Experience: One yearexperience in a mental health setting and CNA certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: Thisposition requires Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds heavy carrying, 45 pounds straightpulling (4 hours); pushing (4 hours); use of fingers; both hands required;walking & standing 8-12 hours; repeated bending 8 hours; both legs required;ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously; nearvision correctable @ 13” to 16” to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in oneeye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability todistinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted).Transferring patientsand objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patientsand contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing inisolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent mayoccasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium,dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible,sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations,able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

GRADE DETERMINATIONS:

For GS-5, applicants must possess one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-4 level.  Additionally, a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree with courses related to the occupation may be qualifying.  Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the position of Nursing Assistant.  Qualifying specialized experience may include non-professional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or other medical, nursing or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid performing duties such as: providing personal nursing care such as providing pre and post-operative care, support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus, caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording and reporting changes in their behavior and providing reassurance and encouragement, assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm. ]

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accreditinginstitution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it tobe credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positiveeducation requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendanceand/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognizedby the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at thefollowing website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointingagency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualificationrequirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with yourtranscript in order to receive credit for that education.

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans shouldclaim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided andprovide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to youractive duty service which shows dates of service, character of service(honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and otherseligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligibleVeterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point VeteransPreference" with required proof as stated on the form. For moreinformation, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the applicationchecklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will beverified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions mayaffect consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: Michigan, City: Ann Arbor, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.