Laborer - Investing in VA Nursing (IVAN) Training Program
Summary This position participates in the Investing in VA Nursing (IVAN) Training Program, serving as an assistant and is responsible for supporting the daily needs of Veterans in the Community Living Center and other Rehab and Extended Care programsThe incumbent will receive occupational training, leading to a potential conversion as a Nursing Assistant in our medical center upon completion of training and competency reviewResponsibilities This announcement will be used to capture applicants for current and future vacancy opportunitiesThe first round of applicants for our next class will be reviewed starting 03/25/2024 and no later than 04/19/2024 for the class starting on 06/03/2024This position has high visibility throughout the institution and requires excellent customer service skillsThe employee assists in all aspects of support for patient care including the movement of patients, equipment, supplies and staff assistanceMajor Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Veterans, either alone or with an nursing staff member as needed Receives requests and complies with excellent customer service and phone etiquette Responds to requests to procure supplies, equipment, etcfrom and for various areas of the facility, as requested by supervisor Assists with lifting & moving patients between rooms or wards using Safe Patient Handling equipment Assists with CLC related therapeutic recreation by transporting Veterans and assisting with maintaining safety of Veterans during program Maintains safety of Veterans in the Red Vest program by following red vest SOP Assists with Rehabilitation activities through patient transport and equipment assembly and delivery Maintains competencies and is able to assist with physical management of disruptive behavior in mental health or other areas of the facility Provides and transports equipment as available Disinfects / wipes down equipment with approved cleaning product prior to and after each patient transport Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 12:
00pm(noon); two 8-hour new employee orientation days Position Description Title/PD#:
Laborer - Investing in VA Nursing (IVAN) Training Program/PD20888A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not authorized Virtual Position:
This is not a virtual position Bargaining Unit:
Yes, AFGE/1272 The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical CentersThis 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 fullestAs 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 VeteranThis is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's communityThis 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-beingDIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:
This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupationRequirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this positionEvidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resumeApplicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification StandardsSCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaireThose applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminatedThe screen-out element for this position is defined as experience that reflects the ability to be part of a team of orderlies transporting patients, facilitating safe patient handling requirements, assisting with cleaning/disinfecting equipment, and assist with moving supplies and equipment, as appropriate, for patient careThe potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Reliability and Dependability Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceNote:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employmentPhysical Requirements:
You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examinationWorking Conditions:
Work will be performed on the grounds of the Saint Cloud VA Health System, primarily within the facilityMain duties include lifting and positioning patients, assisting with disruptive behavior patients in a clinical setting, transporting and moving patients, and cleaning reusable medical equipmentPushing and pulling hospital equipment, walking distances, taking stairs, and answering cell phone will be daily occurrencesRetrieving equipment from around the hospital and grounds, and delivering equipment to various areas is expectedAssisting clinical staff with obtaining equipment and other patient support items will be neededWork is in a Medical Center setting and involves possible exposure to contagious disease which will require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as identifiedEducation Additional Information Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasonsWearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been grantedHCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal serviceHCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their dutiesVHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilitiesHCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilitiesHPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and studentsHCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilitiesPursuant 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 locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe 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 processThe Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the jobInformation about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 click apply for full job details Recommended Skills Administration Basic Life Support Blueprinting Clinical Works Health Administration Health Care Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Veterans, either alone or with an nursing staff member as needed Receives requests and complies with excellent customer service and phone etiquette Responds to requests to procure supplies, equipment, etcfrom and for various areas of the facility, as requested by supervisor Assists with lifting & moving patients between rooms or wards using Safe Patient Handling equipment Assists with CLC related therapeutic recreation by transporting Veterans and assisting with maintaining safety of Veterans during program Maintains safety of Veterans in the Red Vest program by following red vest SOP Assists with Rehabilitation activities through patient transport and equipment assembly and delivery Maintains competencies and is able to assist with physical management of disruptive behavior in mental health or other areas of the facility Provides and transports equipment as available Disinfects / wipes down equipment with approved cleaning product prior to and after each patient transport Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 12:
00pm(noon); two 8-hour new employee orientation days Position Description Title/PD#:
Laborer - Investing in VA Nursing (IVAN) Training Program/PD20888A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not authorized Virtual Position:
This is not a virtual position Bargaining Unit:
Yes, AFGE/1272 The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical CentersThis 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 fullestAs 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 VeteranThis is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's communityThis 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-beingDIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:
This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupationRequirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this positionEvidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resumeApplicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification StandardsSCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaireThose applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminatedThe screen-out element for this position is defined as experience that reflects the ability to be part of a team of orderlies transporting patients, facilitating safe patient handling requirements, assisting with cleaning/disinfecting equipment, and assist with moving supplies and equipment, as appropriate, for patient careThe potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Reliability and Dependability Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceNote:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employmentPhysical Requirements:
You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examinationWorking Conditions:
Work will be performed on the grounds of the Saint Cloud VA Health System, primarily within the facilityMain duties include lifting and positioning patients, assisting with disruptive behavior patients in a clinical setting, transporting and moving patients, and cleaning reusable medical equipmentPushing and pulling hospital equipment, walking distances, taking stairs, and answering cell phone will be daily occurrencesRetrieving equipment from around the hospital and grounds, and delivering equipment to various areas is expectedAssisting clinical staff with obtaining equipment and other patient support items will be neededWork is in a Medical Center setting and involves possible exposure to contagious disease which will require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as identifiedEducation Additional Information Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasonsWearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been grantedHCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal serviceHCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their dutiesVHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilitiesHCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilitiesHPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and studentsHCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilitiesPursuant 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 locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe 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 processThe Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the jobInformation about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 click apply for full job details Recommended Skills Administration Basic Life Support Blueprinting Clinical Works Health Administration Health Care Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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