Summary

This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) dedicated to fill nursing assistant positions within the Float Pool unit in the Operations Department. This OCA may also be used to fill vacant positions throughout the Richmond VA Medical Center and its healthcare centers. Resumes will be referred to hiring managers as the vacancy occurs. You will receive an email notification when your resume has been referred for a vacancy.

Qualifications

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: One year 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 experience requirements for GS-3. English Language Proficiency: Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j
• GRADE DETERMINATIONS: GS-5 NURSING ASSISTANT (NA): (a) EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge - skills - and abilities (KSAs) that are directly related to the specific assignment
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c) below
• OR - (b) 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
• *Transcript Required* AND (c) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (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
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience in providing 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 Practical Nurse
• References: VA Handbook 5005/81 - Part II - Appendix - G46 - Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard - dated 03/12/2015
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-05.

Duties

• Nursing Assistants (NA) function as a member of the nursing care team and assist the medical team in the care of clinic patients receiving outpatient care in acute - sub-acute or chronic states of illness
• NAs practice within the scope and certification of a CNA in the nursing unit
• Provides direct patient/resident care in the provision of the psychological - physical - social - and cultural activities of daily living - complete and supportive
• Provides reporting - communication - and documentation in the computerized patient record system and with other members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Maintains certification - BCLS - and currency in required education and training as identified by regulating agencies - the PVAMC - VISN and National Agencies
• Demonstrates competency and consistency in the technical use of equipment - application of technical standards and performance of administrative support duties
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with standard operating procedures for the maintenance of reusable medical equipment
• Major duties and responsibilities may include - but are not limited to: The incumbent must be able to perform with skill and effectiveness all duties associated with nursing assistant work under the supervision of the Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Measuring vital signs (to include temperature - pulse - respiration - pulse oximetry - blood pressure - weights and pain measurement)
• Proficient with chart documentation - direct patient care duties - patient and family teaching - and patient safety duties
• Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort - spirit and recovery of the patient
• Records treatments and observations in the electronic patient record
• Recognizes and reports to the RN or provider any significant physical - emotional or behavioral changes in the patient
• Ensures proper specimen collection to include labeling according to policy - handling and delivery to the laboratory
• Transports patients and specimens to required destinations and prepares for and assists with examinations - diagnostic and therapeutic tests according to written procedures and policies
• Assists with therapeutic treatment techniques to include conducting groups - 1:1 observations - the proper use of restraints - aseptic and deescalating techniques
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Enter information into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• Documents vital signs - treatments - procedures - and cardiac rhythm interpretations performed in CPRS
• Practices excellent customer service in all work activities
• poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational - ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with the health care team - patients - families and or significant others utilizing learned communication skills
• Work Schedule: Days/Evenings 730 - 8PM/730-4PM weekend & holiday rotation required Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required