Nursing Assistant
Duties include, but not limited to:
Identifies environmental safety hazards and notifies the charge nurse immediately. Completes required documentation timely and accurately. Safely and effectively uses equipment required for resident care. Uses supplies and additional resources appropriately. Functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff and others in the care of residents. May care for inpatient and behavioral health veterans as needed. Performs a complete range of procedures such as routine urinary catheter care; application of condom catheter; external application of cold or heat with RN direction; emptying of colostomy; oxygen monitoring; or other duties as assigned by the RN. Performs treatments such as foot soaks, and applications of non-prescribed/non-medicate topical lotions. Checks and accurately records vital signs, weight and height measurements. Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool, sputum) following protocol and labels accurately. Provides 1:
1 observation for residents who are safety risks. Assists resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene and daily nourishment with direction. Adheres to infection control guidelines in efforts to reduce and prevent infectious disease from spreading. Observes residents physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner. Work Schedule:
8:
00AM-4:
30PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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 as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. English Language Proficiency. Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate is preferred. Grade Determinations:
GS-5 (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 (c) 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; ANDIn 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 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.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. Assignment:
This is the full performance level for Nursing Assistants. Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub acute or chronic states of illness. The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. Nursing Assistants at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005 APPENDIX G46, NURSING ASSISTANT QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-621 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-5. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Identifies environmental safety hazards and notifies the charge nurse immediately. Completes required documentation timely and accurately. Safely and effectively uses equipment required for resident care. Uses supplies and additional resources appropriately. Functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff and others in the care of residents. May care for inpatient and behavioral health veterans as needed. Performs a complete range of procedures such as routine urinary catheter care; application of condom catheter; external application of cold or heat with RN direction; emptying of colostomy; oxygen monitoring; or other duties as assigned by the RN. Performs treatments such as foot soaks, and applications of non-prescribed/non-medicate topical lotions. Checks and accurately records vital signs, weight and height measurements. Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool, sputum) following protocol and labels accurately. Provides 1:
1 observation for residents who are safety risks. Assists resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene and daily nourishment with direction. Adheres to infection control guidelines in efforts to reduce and prevent infectious disease from spreading. Observes residents physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner. Work Schedule:
8:
00AM-4:
30PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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 as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. English Language Proficiency. Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate is preferred. Grade Determinations:
GS-5 (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 (c) 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; ANDIn 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 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.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. Assignment:
This is the full performance level for Nursing Assistants. Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub acute or chronic states of illness. The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. Nursing Assistants at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005 APPENDIX G46, NURSING ASSISTANT QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-621 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-5. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0621 Nursing Assistant - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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