What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department position at Veterans Health Administration?
Qualifications
Basic Requirements :
Citizenship
Citizen of the United States
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) Experience or Education or Training : Six months of general experience
Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a Nursing Assistant (NA); OR One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; OR, Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related [training] course of study [or program] of less than one year as a Nursing Assistant may also meet 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
Grandfathering Provisions
All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the series and grade held that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply : Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status of the grandfathering provision and must meet the full VA qualification standard basic requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation
Grade Determinations : GS-03 Entry Level - Experience and Education
None beyond the basic requirements
GS-04 Developmental Level Experience
One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant 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 two 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
TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) 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
Ability to observe patients / residents' or resident'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 scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc
Ability to communicate effectively with patients / residents, their families and other health professionals
GS-05 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; 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
TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) AND In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (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
Ability to communicate orally with patients / residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel
This includes serving as a preceptor to new Nursing Assistants 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 / 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
Preferred Experience : Direct patient care - feeding, bathing, walking, transfers, patient safety (min 6 month experience)
Patient Care Documentation experience
Medical terminology preferred
Reference : VA Handbook 5005, Staffing, Part II, Appendix G46
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 : Lifting up to 35 pounds for 8-12 hours, intermittently; moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) for 8 to 12 hours, intermittently; lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care; pulling for 8 to 12 hours, intermittently; pushing for 8-12 hours, intermittently; reaching above the shoulders for 8-12 hours, intermittently, both hands required; walking 8 12 hours, intermittently; standing 8-12 hours intermittently; kneeling 8 to 12 hours, intermittently; repeated bending for 8-12 hours, intermittently; climbing and use of both legs and arms for 8-12 hours, intermittently, both legs required; near vision at 13 to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20 / 20 and to 20 / 40 in the other eye; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing aid permitted; twisting, simply grasp and fine manipulation.
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