Nursing Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Roseburg (OR); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Roseburg, OR is seeking a Nursing Assistant responsible for acute observation, vital signs, collecting specimens including blood glucose checks, meal tray handling, and transport support under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor.

This position requires meeting education options and English proficiency; GS-3/4/5 qualifications describe experience or education pathways; VA policy governs citizenship and eligibility.

Formación

• Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to NA occupation or related field.
• Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related training course of study or program of less than one year as a NA may meet the experience requirement.
• English language proficiency required for spoken and written communication as per VA Handbook.

Responsabilidades

• Nursing assistant duties including acute observation and recording vital signs.
• Collect lab specimens including phlebotomy and capillary blood glucose checks.
• Pass and pickup meal trays; track and document intake and output.
• Assist with transporting patients/residents and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication

Observation of patient status

Medical terminology

Educación

Six months general experience

One year of education above high school

Occupation-related training program (<1 year)

Descripción del empleo

The position is responsible for the nursing assistant duties, includes acute and close observation, taking and documenting vital signs, collecting lab specimens including phlebotomy and capillary blood glucose checks, passing and picking up meal trays, tracking and documenting intake and output, assisting with transporting of patients/residents, and duties as assigned by the Supervisor or designee. 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.
  • Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a 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 NA 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.

Grade Determinations:

GS-3 Nursing Assistant:

• Experience and Education- None beyond basic requirements.

GS-4 Nursing Assistant:

• 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 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; AND
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • 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-5 Nursing Assistant:

• 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 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; AND
• Demonstrated 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/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.