Nursing Assistant
Location: Fort Meade South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Nursing Assistant right now, this occupation will be placed in South Dakota. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
899434
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have bo! rne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. VA BHHCS provides primary and secondary medical and surgical care, along with residential rehabilitation treatment program (RRTP) services, extended nursing home care and tertiary psychiatric inpatient care services, for veterans residing in South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community-based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
http://www.blackhills.va.gov/
Note:
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.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
Responsible for providing the full range of clinical support! and a member of the interdisciplinary team care planning and delivery of care process by providing feedback to the RN and interdisciplinary team. Takes appropriate actions in response to patient emergent situations. Accurately documents patient information in the medical record or paper flow sheet as appropriate. Provides care for patients in isolation. Provides routine hygienic/activities of daily living care, performs actions targeted to the maintenance/restoration of skin integrity. Collects patient specimens, administers a variety of comfort measures. Takes vital signs after completion of orientation and competency validation. Performs finger stick blood glucose using blood glucose monitor, ambulates patient with/without assistive devices and provides passive range of motion as directed by the RN. Uses appropriate lifting/moving/transfer techniques/devices and utilizes standard precautions for all patients which include following hand hygiene practices
and pro! cedures.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREM! ENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
One year above high school with courses related to the CNA 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.
Preferred Experience:
One year of progressive experience equivalent to the GS-4 level
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
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 demonst! rate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (d) below;
OR,
Education.
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelorÂ's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelorÂ's degree; AND
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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.
Examples include tube feeding, tracheostomy care and suction, straight catherizations, care of patients with complex medical and behavioral diagnoses, and non-sterile dressings.
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Ability to communicate orally with patients, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel to include serving as a preceptor to new CNAs
by assisting ! with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing pra! ctical experience while in a clinical setting.
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Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient 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:
Input applicable VA Handbook 5005 reference and link to appropriate VA Qualification Standard.
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 only 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
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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.
Physical Requirements:
Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking, with regular and recurring pushing, lifting, stopping, bending and stretching. While providing patient care, the employee must practice good body mechanics to prevent injury to self and the patient.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Addit! ionally, 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 Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
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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.
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 benefits, 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
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:37:23 GMT