Nursing Assistant-Community Living Center
Performs nursing care procedures which include, but is not limited to the following:
Will be assigned to patients requiring care in all areas where nursing is provided. Performs preventive, rehabilitative, restorative nursing procedures:
e.g., active and/or passive range of motion (ROM) to assist and motivate the patient to achieve maximum independence in activities of daily living. Performs patient care treatments such as simple dressing not requiring medications (e.g. protective dressing on ankles, heels, elbows, etc.) Applies external urinary drainage systems (male/female); maintains indwelling urinary catheters, maintains the gravity drainage system, and observes for patency, provides catheter care according to procedures/standards. Promptly reports changes in the patient's behavior and or physical condition such as hemorrhaging, respiratory distress, and records nursing assistant interventions performed in the Progress Notes which are part of the patient's clinical record. Collects patient information for nursing history. Orients patients to unit; assisting in formulating Nursing Care Plans based on information obtained while giving personal patient care; observes and records patient's physical and emotional condition, care given , and patient's response. Attends to patients activities of daily living by assisting the patient to attain maximal independence and self-care in bathing, grooming, and feeding; performs rehabilitative nursing procedures such as transfer, ambulation, range of motion, and assists with activities such as bowel and bladder training. Utilizes proper body mechanics and operates all equipment safely and in accordance with Safe Patient Handling procedures and training. Recognizes and protects patient's right to safety, privacy, and self-determination. Please Note:
Multiple Selections may be made from this announcement. Selectee may be assigned to various areas, tours and work schedules throughout the Medical Center as needed to satisfy patient care needs. This announcement is being advertised to fill vacancies in our CLC units (see below descriptions). North Fork and South Fork (CLC 1 & CLC 2) The North Fork and South Fork are long term care geriatric units. These Veterans have multiple co-morbidities and require assistance with activities of daily living. The Island (CLC 3) The Island has a geriatric psych population and is a locked unit. These Veterans have multiple co-morbidities and require assistance with activities of daily living. The Lighthouse (CLC4) The lighthouse has a mixed population. Veteran's that need sub-acute rehabilitation services in addition to Veteran's that are receiving palliative (end of life) care. These Veterans have multiple co-morbidities and require assistance with activities of daily living. Work Schedule:
Day Tour with Rotation:
7:
30 AM - 4:
00 PM, including weekends, holidays, evenings and nights Evening Tour:
3:
30 PM- 12:
00 AM, including weekends and holidays Night Tour:
11:
30 PM- 8:
00 AM, including weekends and holidays Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens Education or Experience One year above high school with courses related to the NA occupation OR completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may AND two years of Nursing Assistant experience required for GS-5. IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education Physical Requirements:
All applicants must meet physical requirements for this position. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency:
NAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
CNA certification Drug Testing position - This is a DRUG TESTING POSITION - you will be required to take a Drug Test as part of the pre-employment workup. Grade Determinations:
GS5
Experience:
. One year each of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-3 and GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. 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 (IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education); AND Demonstrated KSAs:
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following 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 Appendix G-46 The full performance level of this vacancy is 5. Physical Requirements:
A physical is required to verify compliance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Will be assigned to patients requiring care in all areas where nursing is provided. Performs preventive, rehabilitative, restorative nursing procedures:
e.g., active and/or passive range of motion (ROM) to assist and motivate the patient to achieve maximum independence in activities of daily living. Performs patient care treatments such as simple dressing not requiring medications (e.g. protective dressing on ankles, heels, elbows, etc.) Applies external urinary drainage systems (male/female); maintains indwelling urinary catheters, maintains the gravity drainage system, and observes for patency, provides catheter care according to procedures/standards. Promptly reports changes in the patient's behavior and or physical condition such as hemorrhaging, respiratory distress, and records nursing assistant interventions performed in the Progress Notes which are part of the patient's clinical record. Collects patient information for nursing history. Orients patients to unit; assisting in formulating Nursing Care Plans based on information obtained while giving personal patient care; observes and records patient's physical and emotional condition, care given , and patient's response. Attends to patients activities of daily living by assisting the patient to attain maximal independence and self-care in bathing, grooming, and feeding; performs rehabilitative nursing procedures such as transfer, ambulation, range of motion, and assists with activities such as bowel and bladder training. Utilizes proper body mechanics and operates all equipment safely and in accordance with Safe Patient Handling procedures and training. Recognizes and protects patient's right to safety, privacy, and self-determination. Please Note:
Multiple Selections may be made from this announcement. Selectee may be assigned to various areas, tours and work schedules throughout the Medical Center as needed to satisfy patient care needs. This announcement is being advertised to fill vacancies in our CLC units (see below descriptions). North Fork and South Fork (CLC 1 & CLC 2) The North Fork and South Fork are long term care geriatric units. These Veterans have multiple co-morbidities and require assistance with activities of daily living. The Island (CLC 3) The Island has a geriatric psych population and is a locked unit. These Veterans have multiple co-morbidities and require assistance with activities of daily living. The Lighthouse (CLC4) The lighthouse has a mixed population. Veteran's that need sub-acute rehabilitation services in addition to Veteran's that are receiving palliative (end of life) care. These Veterans have multiple co-morbidities and require assistance with activities of daily living. Work Schedule:
Day Tour with Rotation:
7:
30 AM - 4:
00 PM, including weekends, holidays, evenings and nights Evening Tour:
3:
30 PM- 12:
00 AM, including weekends and holidays Night Tour:
11:
30 PM- 8:
00 AM, including weekends and holidays Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens Education or Experience One year above high school with courses related to the NA occupation OR completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may AND two years of Nursing Assistant experience required for GS-5. IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education Physical Requirements:
All applicants must meet physical requirements for this position. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency:
NAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
CNA certification Drug Testing position - This is a DRUG TESTING POSITION - you will be required to take a Drug Test as part of the pre-employment workup. Grade Determinations:
GS5
Experience:
. One year each of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-3 and GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. 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 (IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education); AND Demonstrated KSAs:
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following 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 Appendix G-46 The full performance level of this vacancy is 5. Physical Requirements:
A physical is required to verify compliance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0621 Nursing Assistant - Salary Range:
$42,911 to $55,787 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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