Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center G-35 - Sepulveda

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Veterans Administration (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System seeks 1 experienced Nursing Assistant for a full-time Night Shift in Nursing Service, Community Living Center G-35 at Sepulveda VA Medical Center, North Hills, CA. The NA supports a comprehensive range of patient care and mentorship within the nursing team.

Applicants may be referred while completing requirements; final hiring contingent on meeting all qualifications and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
• Six months of general experience for NA.
• Education or training as Nursing Assistant per vacancy.
• English proficiency for direct patient care positions.

Responsabilités

• Provide preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance and hospice care as part of the nursing care team.
• Support peer education and mentorship within the unit.
• Work within Nursing Service, Community Living Center (G-35) to care for Veterans with complex nursing needs.
• Applicants pending education or certification may be referred and tentatively selected but not hired until requirements are met.

Formation

One year above high school with courses related to Nursing Assistant

Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study less than one year as Nursing Assistant

Two years above high school with courses related to nursing care (bachelor's path)

Description du poste

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking 1 experienced Nursing Assistant (NA) for a full-time Night Shift in Nursing Service, Community Living Center G-35, at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center in North Hills, CA. The NA provides preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care for Veterans with complex nursing needs as part of the nursing care team and supports peer education and mentorship.

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: Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA.
• Education or Training. The candidate must have one year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.
• English Language Proficiency. Nursing Assistants appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

Grade Determinations:

• GS-3 (Entry Level). There is no additional experience or education requirements beyond the basic requirements.
• GS-4 Experience/Education:
  • 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 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/Education: This is the full performance level for Nursing Assistants. Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub acute or chronic states of illness. The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. Nursing Assistants at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role.
  • 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 in subparagraph (c) 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 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 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.

Grandfathering Provisions.

1. 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.
2. 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 reentry to the occupation.

Preferred Experience.

• One (1) or more years of Nursing Assistant experience in a Community Living Center, skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or other residential nursing care setting
• Experience providing direct nursing care to geriatric patients/residents with multiple chronic conditions and complex care needs.

References.

VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G46, Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard.

Physical Requirements.

Work requires walking, standing, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, turning, and at times carrying heavy loads. Must be able to utilize good body mechanics and have stamina to withstand stress.