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Position Title
Nursing Assistant
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBFF-10779746-20-JAA Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 26, 2020 to Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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2. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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3. Please choose the work schedule(s) you are interested in. This does not guarantee a work schedule. Work schedules will be further discussed as necessary. (limit characters)
4. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Nursing Assistant position with The Department of Veterans Affairs. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
BASIC REQUIREMENTS. All applicants must meet the following basic requirements for appointment as a Nursing Assistant in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you proficient in both written and spoken English?
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2. Have you (1) completed one year of education above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation or (2) completed an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant? PROOF OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING IS REQUIRED.
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3. Please select the response that best describes you experience/education for the GS-05 Nursing Assistant position. In addition to meeting one of the requirements below, the candidate must also demonstrate the professional KSAs as follows: 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. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. This is an excepted appointment, not-to-exceed 120 days (temporary). Based on needs extensions may be granted. Are you willing to accept a temporary, not-to-exceed, excepted appointment? (limit characters)
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (limit characters)
VA FORM 10-2850c - Candidates seeking employment under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, must submit one of the following application forms: VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations. (limit characters)
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - To receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. (limit characters)