Restorative Life Enrichment Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended Care

Diversity Group; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is seeking a Restorative Life Enrichment Nursing Assistant for the Geriatrics and Extended Care Community Living Center. The role involves supporting restorative care plans, aiding in ADL, mobility, and rehabilitation activities for Veterans.

The position requires VA qualification knowledge, ability to observe and report patient changes, and proficient use of nursing equipment. Full-time, on-site, 24/7 hospital setting with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated KSAs include providing patient care and contributing to nurse care plans.
• Ability to observe and report deviations in patient status to supervisor promptly.
• Ability to use basic diagnostic and treatment equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of geriatric care to participate in a restorative/rehabilitative plan of care.
• Performs restorative care such as bowel/bladder toileting, bed mobility, walking, transfers, ROM and dining.
• Carries out restorative services using plan of care to help Veterans regain max functional potential.

Skills

Patient care KSAs

Observation & reporting

Equipment handling

Education

2 years post secondary in nursing care/related field

Bachelor’s degree in health care field

Tools

Vital signs monitoring equipment

Job description

Summary

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is looking for a Restorative Life Enrichment Nursing Assistant to join the Geriatrics and Extended Care Community Living Center team!

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
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Policy
• 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. Grandfathering Provisions
• All NAs 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
• For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: 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
• 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 re-entry to the occupation
• Grade Determinations
• GS-3 NA (Entry Level): Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 NA: 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 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): 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-05
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-05
• References: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G46 - Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard - dated May 22 - 2024
• 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
• The NA must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment
• These physical requirements will be consistent with VA Directive Handbook 5019.

Duties

• The duties of the position include - but are not limited to: Demonstrates knowledge of geriatric care to participate in a restorative/rehabilitative plan of care
• Performs care according the CLC Restorative Care Program: Bowel and Bladder toileting - Bed Mobility - Ambulation and Transfers - ADL - Amputation and Prosthetic Care - ROM - Splint and Brace Care - and Restorative Dining
• Carries out the restorative services according to the plan of care using interventions that assist or promote the Veteran's ability to attain his or her maximum functional potential and using a safe manner
• Performs active and passive range of motion
• Provides assistance using verbal and physical guidance and direction that teaches the Veteran how to apply or applies the splint/brace as needed with verbal cues to Veteran and monitoring skin before donning/doffing
• Identifies and performs proper transfer procedures using appropriate techniques - body mechanics - and equipment
• Ambulates Veteran using appropriate bed mobility assist - sit/stand - and assistive device as appropriate
• Assists and monitors assessed needs and follows interventions for restorative dining
• Provides education and or assistance with amputation or newly acquired prosthetics
• Encourages Veteran self-care with ADLs
• Work Schedule: Full time
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments - as this is a 24/7 hospital
• Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor
• Not all duties may be listed - so other duties may be assigned
• Compressed/Flexible: Available
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.