Nursing Assistant (CLC)

Summary

Nursing Assistants function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventative, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. NA's, depending on assignment level, may address more reputed company nursing needs, which can vary reputed company range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. Duties Help This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 09/30/2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Nursing Assistant (NA):

• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect glucose values on veterans reputed company needed and refer deviations to appropriate nursing staff or other health care provider.
• Provides direct care for reputed company Veterans.
• Makes observations of subtle changes in reputed company's condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, etc. and takes action accordingly reputed company the NAs assigned role.
• Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel.
• Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
• Monitors and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately.
• Performs nursing procedures reputed company scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care (simple dressing), application of braces and prosthetic devices.
• Works on small group activities with veterans/residents' treatment plan.
• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit seeing and individualized treatment.
• Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound tubs, and Veteran/reputed company Wandering System.
• Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for reputed company care planning.
• Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/reputed company.
• Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties.
• Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison.
• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NAs.
• Orients members of the health care team to the units as appropriate.
• Functions as a member of the unit reputed company counsel.
• Operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle for patient transportation to medical appointments internal and external to VA facilities.
• Manages disturbed patient behavior and appropriately intervenes by requesting assistance from other health care members.
• Appropriately initiates basic life support, take appropriate actions.

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, 06:00 AM -06:30 PM; 06:00 PM- 06:30 AM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases reputed company setting pay, a higher reputed company reputed company of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum reputed company of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in reputed company with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 51771-F, 51772-F, & 51773-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• reputed company 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.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• Subject to background/reputed company investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for reputed company Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-reputed company may only be appointed reputed company it is not possible to recruit qualified reputed company in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• [Experience or] Education or Training.

(1) [Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to reputed company the work of a NA; OR,] (2) One year of education above high school with courses reputed company to the NA occupation (must submit TRANSCRIPT with application); OR, (3) Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-reputed company [training] course of study [or program] of less than one year as a NA may also meeting full the experience requirements for GS-3. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met reputed company determining the grade of candidates.

• GS-3 NA (Entry Level)
• Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 NA
• 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 reputed company to nursing care, healthcare 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; (must submit TRANSCRIPT with application); AND
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
• Ability to provide a range of patient/reputed company care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
• Ability to observe patients/ residents' or reputed company'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 reputed company, reputed company 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 NA (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 reputed company to the specific assignment. (i.) Ability to provide a range of patient/reputed company care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. (ii.) Ability to observe patients/ residents' or reputed company's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner. (iii.) Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder reputed company, reputed company passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc. (iv.) Ability to communicate effectively with patients/ residents, their families and other health professionals. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c)below; OR,
• Education. Successful completion of 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 reputed company to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree; (must submit TRANSCRIPT with application); AND

• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following 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/reputed company 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:

• One year of experience as a nurse aide in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or skilled nursing facility
• Completion of Certified Nurse Aide Program
• BLS certified, Adept at handling difficult or traumatic situations with complete courtesy and professionalism
• One-year experience in oral communication and documentation in a health care reputed company field, requiring good reading, writing, math and computer skills

Driver License requirement: A driver license is required for this position. Operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle will be used for patient transportation to medical appointments internal and external to VA facilities. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. 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. Physical Requirements: There are no physical requirements for this occupation. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing reputed company or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. reputed company 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. NOTE: If your school has changed names or was accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. reputed company at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the DAPIP, U.S. reputed company website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/., you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a reputed company (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the reputed company at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to reputed company your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not reputed company competitive status. VA encourages p... Apply tot his job Apply To this Job