Nursing Assistant- Community Living Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Community Living Center at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. Candidates will assist in nursing care and must demonstrate relevant skills and education. This role requires effective communication and the ability to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience must demonstrate ability to perform nursing assistant work.
• Completion of specialized courses or one year above high school required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full range of nursing care under supervision.
• Recognize and respond to emergent care situations.

Skills

English Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

Nursing Assistant job opportunities within the Community Living Center (CLC) at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center (HJ Heinz campus). Qualified applicants will be considered and referred periodically or as needed.

Duties

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Requirements

Qualifications

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: Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a nursing assistant, or one year above high school with related courses, or completion of a specialized course of less than one year as a nursing assistant.
• English Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

May qualify under the Grandfathering Provision if applicable.

Grade Determinations

GS-5

• Experience: One year of responsible experience equivalent to GS-4 demonstrating relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Education: Completion of a 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours related to health care, or possession of a bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Assist in full range of nursing care under supervision.
2. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
3. Recognize and respond to emergent care situations.

References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G46.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5.

Physical Requirements

Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), pushing, reaching, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, depth perception, color discrimination, hearing (aid permitted).