Description:
This position is located within the Radiology service at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS). The Nursing Assistant (NA) is 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.Requirements:
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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. 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. 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:
Nursing Assistant GS-5 (Full Performance) 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 KS As 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 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. Assignment. [NAs] 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, subacute 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. [NAs] at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role. Note: Students/trainees may be appointed in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7405(a)(l)(D). See Part II, Chapter 3, paragraph 5 of VA Handbook 5005. Preferred Experience: 1-2-year experience required Current BLS required 1-2-year inpatient experience preferred CNA licensure preferred Basic Microsoft Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/81 PART II APPENDIX G46
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-05.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-35 pounds, Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Moderate carrying, 15-35 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Straight pulling, 1 hour, Pushing, 1-3 hours, reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Walking, 4 hours, Standing, 2-7 hours, Kneeling, 2 hours, repeated bending, 2 hours, Climbing, use of legs and arms, Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Visual acuity: 20/40 DVA; corrected, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing aid (permitted), Sitting, 8 hours, Simple grasping, 2-4 hours, Fine manipulation, including keyboarding, 4-6 hours, Twisting, 2 hours, Mental and emotional stability.
Sep 18, 2023;
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