Nursing Assistant (Float Pool)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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: 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
NA occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized,
occupation-related course of study of less than one year which
resulted in attaining certification as a nursing assistant may also
meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. Physical
Requirements: See requirements below 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: STNA, or CNA Grade Determinations: In
addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following
criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4 Nursing Assistant
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; OR 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:
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 Nursing
Assistant (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 below; 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. AND Demonstrated Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, the candidate must
demonstrate the following KSAs:
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 verbally 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.
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: Nursing Assistant
Qualification Standard GS-621 Veterans Health Administration, VA
Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G46.
Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and
mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the
position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard
to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a
specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech
may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical
condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an
applicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific
function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a
prosthesis or mechanical aid. The work of the Nursing Assistant
requires long periods of walking (up to 8 hours); standing (up to 8
hours); repeated bending (up to 8 hour); ability for rapid mental
and muscular coordination simultaneously, recurring heavy lifting
(45 lbs and over); heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); reaching above
shoulder, positioning and supporting of patients weighing in excess
of 100 pounds. Applicants tentatively selected for positions
involving direct patient care may be subject to a health evaluation
prior to appointment; applicants who refuse may be denied
employment with VA. 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.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Battle Creek , Nursing Assistant (Float Pool), Healthcare , Battle Creek, Michigan
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