Nursing Assistant - Screening/Transport
Company: usagov
Location: Muskogee
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
Nursing Service at the Jack C. Montgomery VA in Muskogee, OK is
hiring one Nursing Assistant.
This job is open to
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees. Clarification from the
agency
This is an External job announcement open to current Federal
Employees and the public.
To apply as an internal employee, use internal job announcement
number, CBSU-11865969-23-TJB.
Veteran's preference may NOT apply to this occupational series.
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Duties
The incumbent practices as a Nursing Assistant (NA) at the Jack C.
Montgomery VA in Muskogee. This area serves adult and elderly
Veterans needing medical care and often present with multiple
chronic medical conditions, mental illness, or are in need of pre-
and post-operative care. The NA is responsible for the delivery of
selected nursing activities to patients experiencing a variety of
alterations in their physical, behavioral, acute and/or chronic
psychiatric illnesses/substance dependency problems. This person
will possess excellent communication and team building knowledge
and skills. Basic Life Support (BLS) required for NAs per policy
and NA certification is preferred. Duties include, but are not
limited to the following:
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD000000 /Nursing Assistant -
Screening/Transport
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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:
GS-3 None beyond the basic requirements.
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:1. Ability to
provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the
completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of
patients/residents.2. Ability to observe patients/residents' or
resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or
problems to supervisor in a timely manner.3. 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.4. Ability to communicate effectively with
patients/residents, their families and other health
professionals.
GS-5
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.
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). In addition,
the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:1. 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.2.
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.3. 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.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G46, Nursing
Assistant Qualification Standard.
The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-5. The actual
grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in
the range of a GS-3 to a GS-5.
Physical Requirements: The work involves long periods of moving
about the work unit. The work requires regular and recurring
bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting and repositioning
and transferring patients. Incumbent may be exposed to patients who
are combative, secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders and patients who require restraints. The incumbent must
be a mature, sensible individual capable of working effectively in
stressful situations, demonstrating cheerfulness, compassion,
courtesy and concern. Must be quick and dependable in taking
emergency action in using initiative to prevent accidents.
Preferred Experience: Patient Transport
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if
you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For
further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit
toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or
military service experience. This credited service can be used in
determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit
must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is
not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to
submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in
this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
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more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
r--sum--, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume: Resume must include your, position title, grade,
how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the name
and address of the employer, job title, detailed description of job
duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment,
and average hours worked per week. (Required to upload copy of
document).
2. SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - Must include latest
SF-50 showing grade, step and salary. (Award SF-50s will not be
accepted due to the grade step and salary missing.) (Required to be
uploaded, and must be submitted if current or former employee).
3. Transcripts (Required to be uploaded, can be unofficial
transcripts, but transcripts must include the following
information: your name, the school's entire name, can be unofficial
transcripts, must have the name of the course, date course taken,
grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the
course, date degree conferred, (if applicable), (name of degree
received, (if applicable).)
4. Copy of valid unexpired Nursing Assistant license (if
applicable)
5. Optional VA Form 10-2850 VA Form 10-2850c and be found
at:https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.(Not
required to be uploaded but if selected will be required to
complete it.)
6. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
(Available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of030pdf ). (Not
required to be uploaded but if selected will be required to
complete it.)
7. Optional cover letter. (Not required, but desired)The following
documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your
eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use
this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required
for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using
education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees),
etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 03/23/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11865968.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Theophil Bruce
Phone
405-420-5736
Email
Theophil.Bruce@va.gov
Address
Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume: Resume must include your, position title, grade,
how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the name
and address of the employer, job title, detailed description of job
duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment,
and average hours worked per week. (Required to upload copy of
document).
2. SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - Must include latest
SF-50 showing grade, step and salary. (Award SF-50s will not be
accepted due to the grade step and salary missing.) (Required to be
uploaded, and must be submitted if current or former employee).
3. Transcripts (Required to be uploaded, can be unofficial
transcripts, but transcripts must include the following
information: your name, the school's entire name, can be unofficial
transcripts, must have the name of the course, date course taken,
grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the
course, date degree conferred, (if applicable), (name of degree
received, (if applicable).)
4. Copy of valid unexpired Nursing Assistant license (if
applicable)
5. Optional VA Form 10-2850 VA Form 10-2850c and be found
at:https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.(Not
required to be uploaded but if selected will be required to
complete it.)
6. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
(Available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of030pdf ). (Not
required to be uploaded but if selected will be required to
complete it.)
7. Optional cover letter. (Not required, but desired)The following
documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your
eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use
this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required
for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using
education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees),
etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 03/23/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11865968.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Theophil Bruce
Phone
405-420-5736
Email
Theophil.Bruce@va.gov
Address
Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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