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Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. 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. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
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.
03/26/2017 to 04/12/2017
$26,150 - $42,702 per year
GS 05
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
LW-17-PMu-1931535
466565500
The incumbent will be an employee of the VA Roseburg Healthcare System (VARHS) Office of Patient Care Services. The reporting structure is identified on the organization chart, ultimately reporting to the Deputy Nurse Executive through a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Program Director. The position is responsible for the following nursing assistant duties, but not limited to:
- Assures patient is properly attired for surgery.
- Verifies completeness of and obtains patient record
- Transports patient by various appropriate methods, i.e. orthopedic traction beds.
- Transports with various patient support devices, i.e. Monitors, O@, I.V. pumps, etc.
- Assumes responsibility for safety of sedated patient during transport, providing physical and emotional support during
transportation.
The incumbent provides continuous cardiac surveillance, minimal interpretation, and reporting of monitor and telemetry tracing of patients/residents etc.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:00 am to 15:30 pm
Functional Statement Title/#: Operative Care Nursing Assistant Functional Statement
Physical Requirements: The work involves long periods, up to twelve hours, of moving about and between the work units. The work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting, twisting, pulling, pushing, and repositioning patients, or similar activities without limitation. Must be able to lift and/or move heavy objects over 45 pounds. Must be able to carry objects over 40 pounds for distances of at least 200 feet. Assignment involves positioning patients/residents and transferring them to wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds using proper body mechanics. He/she must be able to hear with or without aides and be able to visually distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. The work requires regular and recurring ability to physically control or defend against emotionally ill and psychologically unstable patients. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant License/BLS
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
(1) GS-3 (Entry Level) - Experience and Education: None beyond the basic
requirements. Assignments: Individuals assigned as GS-3 are considered to
be at the entry level and are closely supervised.
(2) GS-4 - 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. Individuals assigned as GS-4 Nursing Assistants are
considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely
supervised. Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member
of the nursing care team and assist higher graded Nursing Assistants, licensed
nursing staff, and other members of the care team 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 significant factor is that they provide care under close
supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded [NAs] or
other healthcare professionals. In this role, the Nursing Assistant functions
as a member of the nursing care team and assists higher graded Nursing
Assistants, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the
care of Veterans receiving outpatient care, home or community living care, or
other Veterans who are in acute, sub-acute, or chronic states of illness.
The Nursing Assistant in this role provides care under close supervision and
refers issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded Nursing Assistants, or
other healthcare professionals.
(3) GS-5 (Full Performance Level) - 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 below. 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.
Demonstrated 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 Assistants 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.
References:
NURSING ASSISTANT QUALIFICATION STANDARD, GS-621, VA HANDBOOK 5005/81, PART II, APPENDIX G46
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 GS-05. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-05. 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):
·Other (APPLICATION 10-2850C)
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
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 1931535.
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, April 12, 2017 to receive consideration.
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