Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Central Texas Health Care System within the Veterans Health Administration is seeking Nursing Assistants for Acute Care in Temple, Texas. The NA will support licensed staff, assist with basic nursing duties, and provide care across acute, subacute, chronic, hospice, and maintenance settings to help Veterans achieve their highest level of function.

Candidates must meet basic VA qualification standards, including US citizenship, appropriate education or training, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or eligible to work in the US
• Six months of general experience
• Education or training related to NA
• One year of education above high school with NA-related courses
• Completion of an intensive NA training program less than one year
• English language proficiency

Responsabilités

• Learn to perform basic nursing duties under close supervision
• Care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions
• Assist with monitoring and documentation of vital signs
• Assist with mobility, hygiene, and basic procedures
• Observe patient status and report deviations to supervisor
• Support care planning and patient education as directed

Connaissances

Basic nursing care

Patient communication

Formation

Education or training related to NA

Two years of college or certificate in healthcare

Description du poste

Summary

The Central Texas Health Care System is recruiting for highly qualified Nursing Assistants for our Acute Care in Temple - Texas. The NA will function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive - acute - subacute chronic - maintenance - and hospice care.

Qualifications

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. Physical Requirements
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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 - healthcare 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 (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
• 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: 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 (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
• AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following 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
• Preferred Experience: Evidence of Lean Belt training or experience Professional Governance participation Certified Nursing Assistant Current BLS certification Reference: 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: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Duties

• Major Duties as Assigned - but not limited to: The NA is learning to perform basic nursing duties under close supervision in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient - inpatient - home or community living care - acute - sub-acute
• The NA will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions
• CLC 11A/11B units are short stay rehabilitation - hospice - and dementia care units focusing on assisting Veterans to return home with their highest level of function
• CLINICAL PRACTICE: All duties performed will be completed under close supervision with appropriate training and competencies for assigned task
• Utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran
• Utilize observation skills for data collection - reporting and recording patient/resident observations
• The RNA is technical in performing - reporting - and recording assigned nursing care - including - but not limited to: Administers oxygen therapy Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents
• Properly use equipment - materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures
• Assists with minor procedures - including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment - positioning patient - ensuring comfort and privacy
• Data collection and documentation intervention of patient visit in applicable nursing note
• Based on the patient's goals - reinforces patient and family health education - to include self-management - prevention - and wellness
• Observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner
• Measures - records vital signs and enters them in CPRS
• Reports all significant deviations immediately