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For
over 60 years, Lebanon VA Medical Center has passionately served with trust,
excellence and commitment. We have a vibrant affiliation with the Pennsylvania
State University College of Medicine based at the Milton S. Hershey Medical
Center in Hershey, PA and maintain 106 other academic affiliations in a wide
variety of disciplines. The largest employer in Lebanon County offering a wide
range of benefits including: Retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, Federal Employees
Groups Health Insurance, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, Supplemental
Dental and/or Vision, and more. Additional information can be found on our
internet site http://www.lebanon.va.gov/.
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.
Current VA employees should apply under: 1931422
Selectee will not be required to file a financial disclosure report.
Learn more about this agency03/22/2017 to 03/29/2017
$26,279 - $42,914 per year
GS 05
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
YC-17-BO-1931466-BU
466268600
The selected Nursing Assistant (NA) functions as a member of the care team who assists multi-disciplined providers and licensed nursing staff with the care of Veterans in our Community Living Center's Hospice Unit. In this role, you will provide care under close supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors or other healthcare professionals. Duties will include but are not limited to:
· Provide a home-like environment and care while providing reassurance and support;
· Assist with Veterans' personal care for activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and feeding;
· Complete respectful and dignified post mortem care;
· Provide care to Veterans with terminal disease such as observing, recording and reporting changes in their behavior, condition and symptom management;
· Assist with duties for diagnostic procedures, which include preparing the Veteran and monitoring the Veteran's condition;
· Promote Veteran participation in a therapeutic environment by fostering self-reliance and independence;
· Administer prescribed treatments and medication in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and SOPs;
· Monitor Veterans for risk behaviors (including elopement, wandering, suicide, fall, behavior, and pressure ulcer) and communicate to appropriate care team member when further intervention is needed; and
· Respond during emergencies;
SCHEDULED WORK SHIFT: Rotating shifts; includes weekends and holidays.
Functional Statement Title/#: Nursing Assistant - Hospice
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform work that requires regular and recurrent walking, bending, lifting 45 lbs or more, stooping, reaching, stretching, and similar activities supporting various weights. This also includes:
- Frequently pushing treatment carts, wheelchairs, litters, and beds.
- Must have sufficient hearing to be able to respond to various alarms.
- Must be able to attend off-site activities/trips/appointments including being a passenger in a VA van or bus.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
· Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
· Education or Training. One year above high school with courses related to the CNA occupation.
· Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.e. English Language Proficiency. CNAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
· Grandfathering Provisions. All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA on the effective date of current qualification standard (03/24/2014) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the series and grade held that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For additional information about this section, please review VA Handbook 5005/71, Part II, Appendix G46.
Preferred Experience: At least one year of experience as a Nursing Assistant performing duties in a hospital, nursing home or other inpatient environment. Duties performed include: providing ADLs, promoting quality of life through various therapeutic activities, and support the patient and family members with educational opportunity.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATION:
GS-5 NA (Full Performance Level)
(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 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 CNAs 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.
(d) Assignment. This is the full performance level for NAs. NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute sub acute or chronic states of illness. 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. NAs at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role.
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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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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 MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is [##]. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of [##] to [##]. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
[Remove this statement if you are NOT requiring this form at the time of application:] VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1931466.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 to receive consideration.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1931466
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's 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 America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?