Nursing Assistant - Webbers Falls - job 676089

Duties

Summary

The Nursing Assistant position is located within the Float Pool, Nursing Services in Muskogee, OK. The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides clinical and administrative support in a wide variety of patient care and related activities. The purpose of this position is to be a productive team member carrying out and ensuring quality and timely delivery of care.

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed:
  


• Obtains and documents patients' vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, oxygen saturation and postural vital signs). Able to set-up and use electronic thermometers, vital sign measurement equipment, and pulse oximetry. Recognizes and reports abnormal values to RN.
  


• Collects labels and sends laboratory specimens as ordered according to policy and procedure


• Moves, lifts, transfers and transports patients as necessary using proper equipment and correct transfer techniques. Assists patients to ambulate and transfer safely.


• Observes changes in patient condition and reports signs and symptoms in such cases to the professional nurse. Recognizes emergency situations and responds to them appropriately.
  


• Follows standard procedures set by infection control in all aspects of daily duties.
  
  
  Disposes of infectious material correctly.
  


• Verbally reports and/or documents in the medical record observations of and treatment given to patient to insure accurate records and quality of care, using standard nomenclature and approved forms.
  


• In the event of disturbed patient behavior, assist in producing a safe resolution of the disturbance without undo injury to patient or staff. Able to attend to patient needs as "sitter", while under "close observation" or when in restraints.
  


• Assist with admission of patients including separation, securing and inventory of clothing/valuables.
  


• Assist with answering call lights, comfort measures, provision of fluids/food to patients, activities of daily living as needed. Provides support and reassurance. Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients to achieve desired results.
  


• Uses sound judgment to work with the RN staff to prioritize patients with acute medical needs and institute timely interventions.
  


• Assists with answering phone and placing calls/pages as needed.
  


• Greets and assists arriving patients/families/visitors.
  


• Is responsible for safeguarding patient records during visit in accordance with the Privacy Act and medical center policies.
  


• Attends and participates in in-services/training opportunities in order to plan high quality patient care.
  

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

5

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  Job family (Series)

  
  

  0621 Nursing Assistant
  

  
  
  

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  Requirements
  

  
  
  

  Requirements

  
  

  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

  
  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:
  
  
  
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    United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  
  
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    Education: One year above high school with courses related to the 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.
  
  
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    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.
  
  
  
  Preferred Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant
  
  Grade Determinations:
  
  GS-03 (Entry Level) Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements.
  
  GS-04 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;
  
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  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;
  
  
  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 in subparagraph (c) below;
  
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  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;
  
  
  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
  
  
  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: Work is primarily standing and/or walking the majority of the assigned shift with the ability to stoop and bend without limitation. Must be able to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 45 lbs. Must be able to carry objects over 40 lbs. at distances up to 200 ft. Assignments involve positioning patients and transferring them to wheelchairs and stretchers using good body mechanics.
  
  
  
  

  Education

  
  

  IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
  
  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

  
  
  

  This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  
  
  It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
  
  
  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.
  
  
  Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
  
  
  If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  How You Will Be Evaluated

  
  
  

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

  
  

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
  
  
  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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Background checks and security clearance

  
  
  
  

  Security clearance

  
  

  Other
  

  
  
  
  

  Drug test required

  
  

  Yes
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Position sensitivity and risk

  
  

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
  

  
  
  
  

  Trust determination process

  
  

  Credentialing
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Required Documents
  

  
  
  

  Required Documents

  
  
  

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  
  
  • Resume
  
  
  
  
  VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
  
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  
  
  
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  
  
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    Disability Letter (VA)
  
  
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    Resume
  
  
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    Separation Notice (RIF)
  
  
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    SF-15
  
  
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    SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  
  
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    Transcript
  
  
  
  
  
  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
  
  
  
  

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  

  
  

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  

  
  

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  

  
  
  
  
  

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  Benefits
  

  
  
  

  Benefits

  
  
  

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This job is open to

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  Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  

  
  

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
  

  
  


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  The public
  

  
  

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  

  
  

Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens Current VA Employees must apply under Job Announcement CBSU-1080370-21-CSA