- Position Title
- Nursing Assistant - Telemetry
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTG-21401-11509675-22-RT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 23, 2022 to Monday, June 6, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
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.
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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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.
- 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)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
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.
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Assessment 1
- The following section is used to determine your eligibility (Status) for referral consideration. Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO U. S. Citizens and Federal Employees of other agencies. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list.
- In accordance with VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46, dated March 12, 2015, the following are basic requirements for appointment as a Nursing Assistant (NA) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). These requirements apply to all VHA NAs in the GS-0621 series.
- Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5007.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
- Are you a United States Citizen?
- In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) "No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirement of this position."
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
- Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
- Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive 5019, it is a requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pre-placement medical evaluation or examination to determine the physical, cognitive and emotional fitness of a candidate before being appointed. An examination is required in any conversion action from a status or position not requiring a physical examination to one requiring such procedures. A pre-placement examination is also required when an employee changes positions or duties that have different physical requirements or medical standards from their prior/current position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
- I understand the VA's required pre-placement medical evaluation or examination policy.
- Basic Experience or Training: One year above high school with courses related to the 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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- Did you acquire at least the one year above high school with courses related to the NA occupation, or I have completed an intensive, specialized, and occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant that may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3 grade level?
- Grade Requirements: In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must also meet ALL of the grade requirements: (1) Knowledge of Current Professional. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the current practice. (2) Quality of Experience. To be creditable, NA experience must be documented on the application or resume and verified in an employment reference, or through other independent means. (3) Part-time Experience. Part-time experience as a NA is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a NA employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service. The following questions reference grade determination at GS-0621, Nursing Assistant (Entry Level). In addition to the base requirements listed above, the below qualification requirements must be met for the GS-03 grade level: (A) Experience. None beyond the basic requirements, as listed in question 5. (B) Assignments. Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
- GS-3 Grade Determination: None beyond the basic requirements. Do you have at least the minimum basic training required for the GS-03 grade level as listed above?
- GS-4 Grade Determination: The following is GS-04 grade determination. Assignment (1) Individuals assigned as GS-4 NA] 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, or chronic states of illness. The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs or other healthcare professionals. (2) In this role, the Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists 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 who are in acute, sub-acute, or chronic states of illness. The Nursing Assistant in this role provides care under close supervision and refers issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs, or other healthcare professionals. (a) 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, (b) 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 (c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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- GS-4: Do you have the experience OR education listed above, and can you demonstrate the KSAs listed above for GS-04 grade level? Note: The KSAs MUST be clearly identified in your resume, or an attached KSA document.
- GS-5 Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements for this Nursing Assistant position, applicants must also meet the Grade Determination: Assignment. This is the full performance level for NAs. 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, sub acute 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. (a) 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 KSAs in subparagraph (c) below; OR, (b) 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 (c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
- GS-5 Determination: Do you have the experience OR education listed above?
8.
- Can you demonstrate the KSAs listed above for the GS-05 grade level? These KSAs MUST be clearly identified in your resume, or an attached KSA document?
- ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED, ITS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE THEIR RESUME' USING THE USAJOBS RESUME' BUILDER. All documents requiring signature must be signed and dated prior to submission in order to be considered complete. Resume' or CV must include the vacancy announcement number, position title, grade, how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment, and average hours worked per week, i.e. 40 hours per week, 32 hours per week, 20 hours per week, etc. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make any assumptions regarding your experience. Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: (REQUIRED) 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...i.e. 40 hours per week, 32 hours per week, 20 hours per week, etc. Details of your experience and clearly document your ability to demonstrate the KSAs of grade level you are applying to.
- Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you MUST SUBMIT a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS with your application. Diplomas are NOT suitable substitutions for your transcripts and will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to identity the required courses for the position that are listed in the education section. By providing a course description from the college or university if not clearly identifiable on the school's transcripts. We do NOT make assumptions form the course number that the listed courses meet the requirement.
- VA form 10-2850C - Application for Associated Health Professions is a (REQUIRED) document. (Upon Selection). This document must be completed and signed and dated where indicated. Failure to submit this completed document will render the applicant ineligible for consideration. You may print the form, complete, sign and date it then either scan it to USAJOBS document and follow the instructions to attach it to your application or submit if selected.