Nursing Assistant

Summary The Nursing Assistant within this organization functions as a nursing care team member under close supervision and guidance. He/she is responsible for delivering safe, physical and emotional care to residents in a variety of settings, while becoming familiar with technical nursing skills. The Nursing Assistant for the positions included in this announcement are assigned to the Short Stay Rehab clinic Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/11/2024 to 06/10/2024 Salary $40,875 - $66,732 per year Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized Pay scale & grade GS 00 Help Location Many vacancies in the following location: Saint Cloud, MN Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Service Excepted Promotion potential 5 Job family (Series) 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBSY 24-MK Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to current, permanent employees of the St Cloud VA Health Care System including Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and VA nationwide. All other applicants including current, permanent Federal employees from an agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs should apply under announcement CBSY 24-MK. Videos Help Duties Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 06/10/2024 and may be extended until all vacancies are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 18, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. The Nursing Assistant within this organization functions as a nursing care team member under close supervision and guidance. He/she is responsible for delivering safe, physical and emotional care to residents in a variety of settings, while becoming familiar with technical nursing skills. The Nursing Assistant for the positions included in this announcement are assigned to the Short Stay Rehab clinic. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Position veterans using principles of body mechanics and proper lifting and positioning device. Assist veterans at mealtime following safety factors, use adaptive equipment as indicated, manage tube feedings and care of tube per facility policy, measure and record intake and output as indicated. Position veterans to promote breathing and maintain open airway, assists with set up and administration of oxygen therapy as ordered, performs oral suctioning as ordered. Observe, maintain and promote skin integrity by following evidence-based practice guidelines, facility policies, procedures and protocols. Interact with veteran's family members in a kind and caring manner especially during end-of-life, assists with care of body after death. Obtain records and reports vital signs and measurements which include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse oximetry and pain. (provides input to the RN Charge Nurse) Report significant changes or concerns in the patient's physical or psychosocial condition to the RN/Charge Nurse. Report and document changes in resident's physical condition, mental status and behavior. Engages in therapeutic communication practices. Recognize, reports, and assists in emergent and non/emergent situations. Conduct simple tests such as glucometer readings and vital signs and recording results. Initiate appropriate procedures in emergency situations, including response to emergency events and drills, as well as medical emergencies. Work Schedule: Full time/part- time shifts available. The tour of duty information will be provided during the interview process. Additional Pay: Shift Differential - 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am. Weekend Premium - 25% of basic pay for work performed between the hours of midnight Friday and midnight Sunday. This includes continuous service connected to work performed during these hours. Holiday Pay - 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled, non-overtime work on a designated holiday Compressed/Flexible:Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Relocation/Recruitment incentive up to $1,000 authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. A service agreement is required for all relocation incentives. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) 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. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements:You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination/evaluation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Training provided. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. 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: One year above high school with courses related to the NA 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. Note: A copy of college transcripts showing completion of one year of education above high school related to the NA occupation, or documentation showing completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant (e.g., Nurse Aid Certificate) is required at the time of application. Grandfathering Provisions: All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard (March 12, 2015) 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 reentry to the occupation. GRADE DETERMINATION: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-3 through GS-5. In addition to the basic requirements stated above . click apply for full job details