Nursing Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tulsa (OK); In loco; USD 29.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa, OK is seeking a qualified Nursing Assistant (GS-3 to GS-5) to support nursing teams and Veteran care. Basic requirements include US citizenship and either six months of general experience or one year of related education; advancement to higher grades depends on experience and formal education.

Applicants must meet English proficiency standards and KSAs such as patient care, observation, and effective communication with patients and health

Competenze

• Six months of general experience or one year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care.
• Completion of 2 years above high school in courses related to nursing care or health care may meet requirements at GS-4.
• For GS-5, a 4-year degree with 24 semester hours in health care or related fields is required or preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide a range of patient/resident care under supervision.
• Observe patients' physical or emotional status and report deviations in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health professionals.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Clinical skills

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of health-related education

Bachelor's degree in health care (preferred)

Strumenti

Blood glucose monitor

Bladder scan

CPR equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Join us in shaping the future at the brand-new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center! We're seeking talented Allied Health professional to make a difference in Veteran care. In 2021, Congress approved federal funding for a new Veterans Hospital in Tulsa which will be the first hospital to be built under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016. 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:

Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.

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 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:

NAs 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

Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-4

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 (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 listed 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.

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-3 to GS-5.

Preferred Experience:

Acute care experience ispreferred but not required. The selecting official will consider all minimally qualified applicants.