Nursing Assistant-Mental Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Alexandria (LA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits package

Career and competency training

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant (Mental Health) to support veterans by performing daily living activities and basic nursing care under supervision.

The role contributes to treatment plans, recovery, and wellness, with emphasis on safety, dignity, and compassionate care in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, reporting changes, assisting with therapeutic activities, and collaborating with registered nurses and other health

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or equivalent education as NA.
• Education above high school with relevant nursing coursework is acceptable.
• Demonstrated KSAs for patient care and teamwork.
• Eligibility for grandfathering if covered by VA standards.

Responsabilités

• Perform nursing care including hygiene, comfort, nutrition, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients and report changes to the RN or supervisor promptly.
• Set up and use patient care equipment safely and correctly.
• Orient patients and families to unit routines and policies.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support treatment plans.

Connaissances

Nursing care

Observation of patient status

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Preceptor duties

Formation

Six months general experience

One year education above high school

VA grandfathering provision eligible

Description du poste

Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA)-Mental Health candidate performs activities of daily living and provides a range of care that contributes to the Veteran's treatment plan - recovery - and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider.

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
• 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
• 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 meeting full the experience requirements for GS-3. 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
• GS-3 Nursing Assistant (Entry Level): Experience and Education
• None beyond the 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 NA (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 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 (KSA): 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: One year experience in a mental health environment
• 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 03 to 05
• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position
• May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - puling - and pushing
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions
• the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated
• However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties Include but are not Limited to: Perform aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following: Personal Hygiene Physical comfort Activity - Exercise - Rest-Nutrition Elimination Prevention of Skin Breakdown Rehabilitative Aspects of Care Leading psych-social education groups Engage in group activities such as off-station trips - reality orientation - current events and other therapeutic groups

• Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment

• Reports patient observations to the RN and/or other members of the treatment team

• Trained to set up patient care related equipment

• Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment

• Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies

• Works as a cooperative - courteous member of the interdisciplinary team

• Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature

• Use proper safety practices

• Utilizes equipment and supplies according to procedures

• Completes all mandatory training within appropriate timelines

• Actively participates in annual competency assessment and validation

• Fully contributes to patient safety and the therapeutic environment by utilizing all skill provided in VA training Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior Work Schedule: Variable 12 hour Rotating Shifts - including weekends and holidays

• Subject to change based on the needs of the facility

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior work experience or military service experience

• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child

• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

• Functional Statement #: 00938 - 00939 - 00940