Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center)
Location: Fargo North Dakota
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center) right now, this job will be placed in North Dakota. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 966585
OUR MISSION: 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.
Note: 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-4 to GS-5. The Selecting Official will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend 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.
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 requ! ired
Background and-or Security Investigation requ! ired DUTIES:
The incumbent is a member of the nursing team working a rotating tour of duty in a Community Living Center area. Observes the need for and provides appropriate and timely routine and complex patient care according to the nursing care plans and as assigned by the Head Nurse/Charge Nurse with minimum supervision, consulting the Registered Nurse for direction and evaluation when appropriate. Helps establish treatment goals and provides the personalized care necessary to meet those goals. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Observes, reports, and records patient condition, patient interactions, patient teaching and subtle changes to the patient's status in response to treatment and procedures. Acts with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient contact that is appropriate to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of adult (18-64) amd senior adult (65+) patients.
WORK SCHEDULE:! Monday through Friday, days and PMs
POSITION TITLE/PD# : Nursing Assistant/PD#40029-0 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Certified Nursing Assistant
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizenship
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-4 Qualifications - Have at least six months of general experience that demonstrates your ability to learn and perform nursing care duties, to deal successfully with people, and to be adaptable to the work situation. Additionally, I have six months of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-03 grade level in the federal service performing non-professional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or other medical patient care facility, or as a home health aid. Examples of creditable 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 tha! t of a home health aide, performing duties such as (1) providing person! al 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. (This experience must be well documented in your resume or application package.)
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GS-5 Quali! fications - Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level or an equivalent level of responsibility that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of creditable specialized experience includes those described in specialized experience for GS-4 above, and observes patients for appropriate oxygen administration and performs pulse oximeter readings; assists nurse or provider with wound care; performs passive range of motion (PROM) as ordered, applies continuous passive motion (CRM), and ensures anti-tip bars are applied to wheelchairs as indicated; based on competency, performs EKGs on the patient care unit; and assists in monitoring and documentation of restraints as directed. (This experience must be well documented in your resume or application package.)
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Reference: OPM General Qualification Standards, Nursing Assistant Series, 0621 at the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/nursing-assistant-series-0621/
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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 All education claimed by applicant! s 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: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling intermittent hours; pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking 3 hours; standing 3 hours; kneeling 1/4 hour; repeated bending; both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; specific visual correction to read fine print; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of color; hearing (aid permitted); mental/emotional stability; and no skin allergies preventing use of protective equipment.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for! Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupat! ional 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.
Additionally, 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 .
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 bene! fits 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 .
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Thi! s position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive s! tatus.
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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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