Nursing Assistant
Location: Manchester New Hampshire
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Nursing Assistant right now, this job will be placed in New Hampshire. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
766299
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - ! by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a United States Citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to Pre-Employment Examination.
English Language Proficiency required.
Subject to Designated/Random Drug Testing and Background Investigation.
Must submit USAJOBS Resume or resume meets! criteria for federal employment.
Application for Ass! ociated Health Occupations VA Form 10-2850c
DUTIES:
The incumbent is assigned to the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service Line, and provides direct patient care to veterans within the Community Living Center/Palliative Care Unit. He/she performs a variety of supporting clinical duties with minimal guidance and supervision by a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. Those duties are described below, but are not limited to the following:
Performs a variety of personal care duties.
Performs direct patient support work.
Provides for increased comfort and spirit of palliative/hospice patients.
Identifies and reports data relative to complex patient situations.
Teaches patients and family members the necessity of continuing the procedures for proper health care.
Reinforces the patient care plan based on the patientÂ's condition, e.g. functioning of limited physical mobility, proper body mec! hanics, colostomy care, etc.
Performs nursing care duties such as:
Performs direct patient support work including personal patient care and/or patient teaching within the scope of his/her training.
Documents specific information on the patientÂ's ADL record and patient education on the computerized patient education template.
Assists with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, dressing), lifting and turning patients.
Provides oral care, nail care (non-diabetic), hair and skin care, comfort measures, skin care related to feeding tubes, foley and condom catheters and other related personal hygiene duties.
Performs range of motion exercises as appropriate.
Applies braces, splints, safety and prosthetic devices.
Transports patients, equipment and supplies as needed according to policies and procedures.
Takes care of patientÂ's non-routine care and comfort needs for psycho/social/spiritual ! well being, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination,! prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, safety, etc.
Assists in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs, preparing and positioning patient, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests.
Reinforces patient teaching provided by the professional staff for patients with diabetes, common urine testing, colostomies and rehabilitation needs, as indicated by the documented plan of care.
Provides simple explanations prior to and/or during all nursing treatments and procedures in a manner that will allay the patientÂ's anxiety.
Encourages patients in self-care activities within their individual capacities as outlined in their care plan.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the needs of the service line.
Work Schedule:
Full-Time; Night Shift 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM; Day Shift 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift staff does rotational shif! ts from 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE:
The full performance level of this vacancy is
GS-05
.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is
in the range of
GS-03
to
GS-05
. The selected candidate's qualifications will be reviewed to determine the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
Basic Grade Requirements for GS-3:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) months of any type of work that demonstrates the applicantÂ's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of general experience may include work obtained in outpatient clinic, home care or hospital environ! ment.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
One (1! ) year of education above the high school level (One year is the equivalent of 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school) with courses related to the occupation from an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience required at the GS-03 level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. If you are using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION:
An equivalent combination of experience and post high-school education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position is fully qualifying at the GS-03 level, but only one full academic year of study; or the semester! hours in excess of the first 30 semester hours can be used in place of experience. If you qualify based on a combination, your experience must be documented and you must submit transcripts with your application.
Basic Grade Requirements for GS-4:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) months of any type of work that demonstrates the applicantÂ's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of general experience may include work obtained in outpatient clinic, home care or hospital environment.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) months of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAÂ's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized e! xperience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade le! vel. Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
Two (2) years of education above the high school level (One year is the equivalent of 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school) with courses related to the occupation from an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience required at the GS-04 level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. If you are using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts with your ! application.
OR
COMBINATION:
An equivalent combination of experience and post high-school education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position is fully qualifying at the GS-04 level, but only two full academic years of study; or the semester hours in excess of the first 60 semester hours can be used in place of experience. If you qualify based on a combination, your experience must be documented and you must submit transcripts with your application.
Basic Grade Requirement for GS-5:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of specialized experience that equips you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position at the GS-05? To be creditable this experience must have been equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or! other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as t! hat of a home health aid, performing duties such as (1) providing personal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care, (2) support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus, (3) caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording, and reporting changes in their behavior, and providing reassurance and encouragement, (4) assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
Four (4) years of education above the high school level (One year is the equivalent of 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school) with courses related to the occup! ation from an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience required at the GS-05 level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. If you are using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION:
An equivalent combination of experience and post high-school education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position is fully qualifying at the GS-05 level, but only two full academic years of study; or the semester hours in excess of the first 60 semester hours can be used in place of experience. If you qualify based on a combination, your experience must be documented and you must submit transcripts with your application.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
Nursing Assistants appointed to direct pat! ient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as! required by 38 U.S.C. Chapter 73 or 74.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Rating Factors):
Applicants for both grade levels must possess training and experience that clearly demonstrate they possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants may utililze VA Form 4676a, Â"Employee Supplemental Qualification StatementÂ".
1. Knowledge of standardized rules (clinical issues, directives, polices, handbooks, standard operating procedures, regulations, etc.) and skills to perform procedures to carry out nursing care and resolve recurring problems.
2. Knowledge of equipment terminology, drug terminology and supplies to identify and use properly and to communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff and family members.
3. Knowledge of standard medical terminology and skills to provide and gather information in patient care/family conferences with nurses, doctors, patients and family members.
4. Skills in unders! tanding of diseases and illnesses to teach patients and family members the necessity to continue the procedures of proper health care.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPM's web site at
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp
.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
NOTE:
This position will be filled at the GS-3, GS-4 or GS-5 level. If filled at the lower level, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted upon meeting regulatory requirements and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher graded position in a satisfactory manner.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:
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 (particularly positions with ! a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report on! ly attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on t! he basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health be! nefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees! Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:17:47 GMT