Nursing Assistant Nursing Assistant

Summary This position is located in the Eastern Colorado Health Care System under Patient Care Services, Inpatient Nursing, Acute Care. The purpose of this position is to provide a range of direct patient care in collaboration with the inpatient nursing team. The incumbent will serve as a member of the nursing team. All work is reviewed by a Registered Nurse (RN). Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/13/2023 to 09/30/2024 Salary $35,052 - $57,234 per year Pay scale & grade GS 00 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Aurora, CO 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Part-time - 20 Hours Service Excepted Promotion potential 5 Job family (Series) 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBSU 24-KC Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This is an open continuous announcement. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered at regular intervals as additional vacancies occur or on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applications will remain on file until Sep 30, 2024 This is an internal job announcement open to current Federal employees If you are not a Current federal employee please apply to the EXTERNAL job announcement number for this position CBSU 24-KC Videos Help Duties Nursing Assistant duties include, but are not limited to the following: Performs & fulfills a variety of nursing care tasks in support of safe & effective patient care w/ appropriate training levels All tasks, assignments & activities is under a RN's direction, guidance & supervision Adheres to VA and Nursing policies, procedures, & standards Contributes to safe, clean & therapeutic environment for patients/staff by maintaining clean equipment, patient's rooms & ward areas Cares for patients w/ communicable diseases that may require various isolation precautions Must don appropriate PPE based on type of isolation precaution Follows infection control/hand washing policies Complies w/ safety/fire policies/rules/practices Reports all accidents/unsafe/unhealthy environmental situations/conditions Corrects/reports/removes broken equipment out of service immediately/tags it/submits repair ticket through Maximo Uses sterile techniques w/ techniques w/ treatments & simple dressings that don't require packing, irrigation, debridement, or medications. Wrap stumps, irrigates, & stabilizes ostomies, changes ostomy appliances & performs bowel/bladder trainings per treatment plan Observes PIV/CVC for redness, swelling, or pain & reports finding to RN Provides urinary/catheter care to include perineal hygiene & applying external catheters Assists w/ patient rehabilitation & preventing deformities by correcting position & assisting w/ Activities of Daily Living, ADLs, including ambulation Performs ambulation & range of motion activities Measures & records vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure & measuring height & weight, monitors patient's O2 use/compliance Measures & records intake & output, (performs bladder scans, EKGs, collects urine, sputum, MRSA or stool specimens, oral suctioning per RN) Recognizes overt abnormal signs & symptoms &/or changes in patients' condition & responds appropriately. Self-directed in seeking out RN, Lead Nurse, or Charge Nurse to report patient-related information Observes/reports patient complaints, results of treatment performed, change in patient's condition, behavior &/or attitude Observes/reports patient complaints, all changes in patient's physical condition &/or emotional status, e.g. post-operative shock signs, hemorrhage, cyanosis, respiratory, distress, mucous aspiration, IV infiltration, acute behavior changes or unusual behavior Utilizes Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Clinicomp/Essentris per policy Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise & timely Applies safety devices as directed to include soft ankle & wrist restraints, Twice-as-Tough Restraints & padded side rails. Reports abusive, aggressive threatening behaviors & documents actions via Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS) Initiates Code Yellow at RN's direction, initiates CPR or activates Code Blue according to medical center policy for patients found unresponsive &/or not breathing Adheres to Safe Patient Handling practices for safe body mechanics/use of mechanical devices Requests assistance from other staff when moving/lifting/turning as needed patients to prevent injury to patient/self/others Assists w/ patients' admissions/discharges/transfers Accurately documents/secures personal belongings, e.g. valuables, dentures, hearing aids, eyes & limbs Participates in patient care conferences/helps create nursing care plans, Participates educational activities, completes unit based in-services, & mandatory educational activities in a self-directed manner by deadlines Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills & professional behavior that promote cooperation & teamwork Practices good customer customer service and demonstrates VA I-CARE values Participates in unit-based quality of care performance improvement activities, unit based performance improvement measures & results Identifies problem areas by practicing evidence-based practices on unit Perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Varies, Sun-Sat, or Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement : 4-A, 2-A, 3-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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. 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: U.S. 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 Education or Training. One year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant, (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. Grade Determination: GS-3 (Entry Level) Experiences and Education: None beyond the basic requirements. Assignments: Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised. GS-4 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. Assignment: Individuals assigned as GS-4 NAs are considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely supervised. NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist higher graded NAs , licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub-acute . click apply for full job details