Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 927430
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/”.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05.
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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass pre-employment examination
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
- Background and-or Security Investigation required
The Nursing Assistant performs a variety of personal care or nursing care activities which do not require practical or vocational nursing licensure; assist doctors and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as: monitoring vital signs, preparing and positioning the patient, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests; assist physician and nurses in the care and treatment of the ill receiving medical, surgical, psychiatric or outpatient treatment; follow designated charting technique to post patients charts that provides a daily outline or summary of the patients care; perform a variety of duties aimed at increasing comfort and spirit of the patient.
Incumbent completes assigned tasks assisting the RN in the care of patients who require complex nursing needs. The incumbent will also be responsible for the daily patient care for an assigned set of patients. Responsibilities include: dressing changes, bladder scans, EKG’s, blood sugar monitoring and recording, tube feedings, oral suctioning, feeding and tracheotomy care. The incumbent will also be responsible for the monitor and recording of vital signs, and monthly weights, and will also assist in the transport of patients to and from appointments. The Nursing Assistant duties also include assisting patients with ADL needs; perform and assist with restorative care; feed, bathe, lift and turn patients; record and report intake and output; record patient care given, observations and responses in patients medical records. The incumbent will also be responsible for additional responsibilities assigned by the charge nurse.
Work Schedule: 12 (MN) - 8:00 am, with rotating tours and weekends and rotating shifts
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Preferred Experience: Certification as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 OR 4 years of education above high school leading to a bachelors degree with courses directly related to the occupation. 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.
References: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Handbook, Group coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions and Individual Occupational Requirements for Nursing Assistant Series, GS-621. You may also access this standard through the internet at the following address: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements: The work includes lifting, walking, pushing, stooping, reaching, standing and bending.
Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Country: USA, State: Michigan, City: Detroit, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
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