The duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant include but are not limited to the following:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patient served in his/her assigned area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care might be gained through education, training or experience in NA arena. Provides input to Team Leader/Charge Nurse for making assignments prior to receiving report at the start of scheduled tour. Listens attentively to report, notes pertinent items and asks for clarification when unsure of content. Formulates work schedule based on prioritization of patient care needs. Assist patients to keep physically and socially active and to maintain peer group interactions. Assist patients to cope with loss, e.g. hearing, vision, body parts or death of significant others. Assist patients with self-care as required, and with maintaining as much independence as possible. Performs procedures and treatments according to the orientation procedures for assigned patients, or assists with delivery of procedures/treatments for a team of patients, in an organized and timely manner in accordance with established policy and procedure seeking guidance when necessary. Preserves patient safety, confidentiality, respects patient/family/significant other's rights and assists the multidisciplinary team with resolving ethical issues. Recognizes medical emergencies and initiates appropriate intervention. Maintains basic life support certification and other mandatory training and educational requirements offered by the medical center. Attends interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning meetings to assist with patient instruction/discharge planning for patients on designated team. Provides respectful care that maintains individuality, dignity and self-esteem for residents in an environment that focuses on their care needs and quality of life. Promotes rehabilitative and restorative nursing care.
Work Schedule: All days, All shifts
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Relocation: Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

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

Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005

Highly Desired: Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by a State and BLS certification is preferred

*In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of the candidates.

Qualifications for the GS-05
Must have 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
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.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs below:

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 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 assisting with behavior crisis, etc.

References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G46, Certified Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard, GS-621.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-5.
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling; Pushing; Reaching above Shoulder; Walking; Standing; Repeated bending;
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Hearing aid (permitted); Ability to distinguish basic colors;
Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Depth perception; Both eyes required; Both legs required; Use of fingers and both hands required.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants Will Be Referred in the Following Order For Consideration:

• Internal Employee
• Agency Employee
• Current Federal Employee
• U.S. Citizens