Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care 6AB/CD)
Location: Montrose New York
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care 6AB/CD) right now, this occupation will be placed in New York. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 916375
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the! battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
This vacancy is advertised at the range of grades covered by the VA qualifications standard. As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-4 to GS-5. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and e! xperience and recommend the grade and step at which the candid! ate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
The incumbent functions as a member of the nursing team and assists the RN in the care of patients in acute, sub acute, or chronic states of illness. The incumbent performs aspects of care, which require understanding of complex patient treatment programs, an understanding of physical and behavior concepts, which are essential to individualizing nursing care. Assists providers and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs and pain level, preparing and positioning the patient or by performing a variety of r! outine diagnostic tests. Assists providers and nurses in the care and treatment of the ill receiving medical, surgical, psychiatric, or outpatient treatment. Observes and reports to the RN changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance. Enters specific information into the patients electronic record and records informant onto appropriate flow sheet, treatment sheets, etc. Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and personal hygiene of the patient, maintaining a safe and clean environment.
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Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-4: 6 months qualifying general experience and 6 months qualifying specialized experience.
GS-5: 1 year of qualifying specialized experience or a degree in a 4 year course of ! study in a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education! and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.
General Experience: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specializ! ed experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Education: High school graduation or the equivalent is qualifying for GS-2.
Successfully completed post-high school education is qualifying for grades GS-3 through GS-5. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school.
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as th! at of a home health aid performing duties such as:
Providing p! ersonal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care.
Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording, and reporting changes in their behavior, and providing reassurance and encouragement.
Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients.
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Education and Training:
For GS-4: Successful completion of a 2-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college, or college or university in practical nursing or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for a psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technician.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR A! ND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm .
Physical Requirements: The work involves long periods of moving about the work unit. Regular bending, lifting, stooping, walking, stretching, pushing and repositioning patients.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html! All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing! agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and! /or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. OTHER INF! ORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does no! t confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 03:42:24 GMT