Nursing Assistant - Fort Meade VA Community Living Center Medical & Healthcare - Fort Meade, SD at Geebo

Nursing Assistant - Fort Meade VA Community Living Center

Summary This Nursing Assistant position is located within the Fort Meade VA Medical Center located in Fort Meade, SD where Veterans receive nursing home level care including help with activities of daily living as well as skilled nursing and medical care.
The Nursing Assistant delivers safe, basic physical and emotional care to residents with simple to complex needs while developing technical skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Responsibilities The mission of a Community Living Center is to restore each Veteran to his or her highest level of well-being, to prevent declines in health, and to provide comfort at the end of life.
Major Duties of the CLC Nursing Assistant include, but are not limited to:
Takes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, pulse oximetry, height and weight.
Assists with activities related to bathing, shaving, feeding, oral hygiene, ambulation, and dressing.
Performs basic procedures such as blood glucose testing and bladder scans.
Sets up equipment such as oxygen tanks, suction canisters, and cardiac monitors.
Delivers specimens to laboratory.
Escorts patients to different areas of the facility as needed.
Assists the RN or LPN in the rehabilitation goals, positioning patients for bedside procedures or cares, and ensuring overall safety.
Promotes Veteran participation in the therapeutic community by fostering self-reliance and independence.
Recognizes and supports suicide prevention initiatives.
Recognized emergency situations, and initiates emergency procedures until help arrives.
Documents the patients daily living activities in electronic patient record system.
Interacts with patients' families, helping them to feel comfortable.
Other duties as assigned.
VA Black Hills Health Care System is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position with a work requirement of 80 hours per biweekly pay period.
Work is scheduled Sunday - Saturday, rotating 8- and 12-hour shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Note:
Vacancies may not presently exist for all work schedules but may become available at any point during the opening period of this vacancy announcement.
Additional Pay:
Shift Differential - 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am.
Weekend Premium - 25% of basic pay for work performed between the hours of midnight Friday and midnight Sunday.
This includes continuous service connected to work performed during these hours.
Holiday Pay - 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled, non-overtime work on a designated holiday.
Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Relocation incentive authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants.
A service agreement is required for all recruitment/relocation incentives.
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP):
This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.
Funding is limited; therefore, applications will be approved on a first-come basis.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job.
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination and/or evaluation.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Selected applicants must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Training provided.
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Selected applicants must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Training provided.
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Education or Training:
One year above high school with courses related to the NA occupation.
Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.
Note:
A copy of college transcripts showing completion of one year of education above high school related to the NA occupation, or documentation showing completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant (e.
g.
, Nurse Aid Certificate) is required to verify you meet the basic education/training requirement.
While not required at the time of application, documentation may be required to receive further consideration Grandfathering Provisions:
All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard (March 12, 2015) 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 employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status of the grandfathering provision and must meet the full VA qualification standard basic requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
GRADE DETERMINATION:
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-3 through GS-5.
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the qualification criteria outlined below must be met for each grade.
To receive full consideration at the GS-4 and -5 levels, your application must clearly demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) described below.
GS-3 - Entry Level Experience and Education.
None beyond the basic requirements.
Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised.
GS-4 - Developmental Level Experience.
One year of specialized experience as a NA 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.
OR Education.
Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians (transcripts required).
AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals.
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 listed 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 (transcripts required).
AND Demonstrated KSAs:
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.
Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel.
This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.
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:
VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46 Physical Requirements:
You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Education IMPORTANT:
This position has a positive education or training requirement.
An unofficial copy of college transcripts showing completion of one year of education above high school related to the Nursing Assistant occupation or documentation showing completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant is required to verify you meet the basic qualification requirements.
If basing your qualifications on education at the GS-4 or-5 levels, you must submit a copy of all relevant transcripts with your application.
You do not need to submit an official copy; however, your submitted transcript must include your name, name of school, name of program, total credits completed, date degree/certificate conferred.
Your transcript will be reviewed for relevant coursework; therefore, the copy you submit must be legible.
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.
For further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information As a VA employee, you will enjoy a truly rewarding career, comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and other generous perks to help build a fuller, more balanced life for you and your family.
Strong starting salary, career growth, and recognition VA Special Rates - providing regular performance-based increases and potential accelerated increases for outstanding performance Premium Pay - including overtime, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, on-call and night work.
Eligible to receive Callback Overtime Incentive Awards - including Superior Performance Awards, Special Contribution Awards, VA Honor Awards, and Non-Monetary Recognition.
4 hours of annual leave (Vacation Time) accrual for full-time employees for each full biweekly pay period.
(Could be more with qualifying civilian or military service!) 4 hours of Sick leave accrual per full biweekly pay period.
12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Organ Donor Leave Military Leave Disabled Veteran Leave Health Insurance - pre-taxed premiums and a variety of plans to choose from, ranging from traditional HMO/PPO plans with low co-pays, to High- Deductible plans.
Single, spouse and family plans available.
Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) -Tax deferred retirement savings account that is similar to private sector 401(k).
You may be eligible for an automatic 1% agency contribution, plus a 4% matching agency contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts - medical& dependent care Life Insurance - with available additions for family coverage Leave Sharing Program Holidays - 11 paid Federal holidays each year Child Care Subsidies Employee Assistance Program Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs Transit Subsidies Continuing Education Opportunities Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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