Nursing Assistant (Internal)
The incumbent performs duties related to the direct functions related to the treatment of patients on the wards/specialty care areas and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), preventing falls and maintaining safe environment for patients. NOTE:
If you are not an internal employee (a current permanent employee of the VA Nationwide), you must apply under Announcement # CAZW-10619288-19-MN to be considered. Functional Statement Name / #:
Nursing Assistant / 909330, 908550 and 908560 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Notifications:
These positions are under AFGE Bargaining Unit Positions are covered by locality-based comparability pay. Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized. Candidates who meet the qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the closing date of the announcement will be considered. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. Permanent appointments are subject to the recommendation of a professional standards board and approval by the Medical Center Director. Grade and salary will be recommended by the board and is based on the personal qualifications of the candidate (i.e. education, certification, experience, etc.) Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) will be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment A copy of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification will be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Current VA employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, with the application. The SF-50 must identify the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Drug Testing Position:
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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/24/2019. 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. Education or Training:
Successful completion of one (1) year of education above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant 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 education requirements for GS-3. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. English Language Proficiency:
In accordance with 38U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations:
GS-3 (Entry Level) Experience and Education:
None beyond the Basic Requirements. Individuals assigned as GS-3 Nursing Assistants are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised. GS-4 In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-4 level, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full 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. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the current practice. OR Education:
Successful completion of two (2) years of education 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 Nursing Assistant position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND In addition to the experience or education above, at the GS-4 level, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
1. Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. 2. Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner. 3. 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. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals GS-5 (Full Performance Level) In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the Nursing Assistant specific assignment. Qualifying experience is experience providing nursing care to patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the current practice. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR Education:
Successful completion of four (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. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND In addition to the experience or education above, at the GS-5 level, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
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 in person 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:
VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46, Nursing Assistant, dated March 12, 2015. NOTE:
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-5. Physical Requirements:
Duties require regular and recurring periods of standing and walking. Duties require providing manual assistance in positioning patients. Employee regularly transports patients on stretcher and pushes loaded carts. Employee must be able to maintain alertness and vigilant attention to assigned patients. Note:
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
If you are not an internal employee (a current permanent employee of the VA Nationwide), you must apply under Announcement # CAZW-10619288-19-MN to be considered. Functional Statement Name / #:
Nursing Assistant / 909330, 908550 and 908560 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Notifications:
These positions are under AFGE Bargaining Unit Positions are covered by locality-based comparability pay. Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized. Candidates who meet the qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the closing date of the announcement will be considered. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. Permanent appointments are subject to the recommendation of a professional standards board and approval by the Medical Center Director. Grade and salary will be recommended by the board and is based on the personal qualifications of the candidate (i.e. education, certification, experience, etc.) Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) will be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment A copy of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification will be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Current VA employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, with the application. The SF-50 must identify the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Drug Testing Position:
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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/24/2019. 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. Education or Training:
Successful completion of one (1) year of education above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant 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 education requirements for GS-3. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. English Language Proficiency:
In accordance with 38U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations:
GS-3 (Entry Level) Experience and Education:
None beyond the Basic Requirements. Individuals assigned as GS-3 Nursing Assistants are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised. GS-4 In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-4 level, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full 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. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the current practice. OR Education:
Successful completion of two (2) years of education 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 Nursing Assistant position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND In addition to the experience or education above, at the GS-4 level, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
1. Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. 2. Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner. 3. 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. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals GS-5 (Full Performance Level) In addition to the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for this position at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the Nursing Assistant specific assignment. Qualifying experience is experience providing nursing care to patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the current practice. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR Education:
Successful completion of four (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. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND In addition to the experience or education above, at the GS-5 level, you must fully demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) below:
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 in person 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:
VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46, Nursing Assistant, dated March 12, 2015. NOTE:
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-5. Physical Requirements:
Duties require regular and recurring periods of standing and walking. Duties require providing manual assistance in positioning patients. Employee regularly transports patients on stretcher and pushes loaded carts. Employee must be able to maintain alertness and vigilant attention to assigned patients. Note:
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Department:
0621 Nursing Assistant - Salary Range:
$29,974 to $48,938 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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