- Position Title
- Nursing Assistant (3MS)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSS-12004008-23-VS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to Friday, September 29, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
4.
Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement?
5.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
Veterans' Preference Documentation Reminder: In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' 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 Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Marion VA Health Care System. The following questions will determine if you meet the qualifications for the position of Nursing Assistant. Please answer yes or no to each question. Answering "no" to any of the questions below will result in an ineligible rating.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language: Nursing Assistant must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
2.
Basic Education or Training: To qualify at the GS-3 level you must have one year of education above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant 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).
3.
To qualify at the GS-4 level you must have one year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant 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 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 you must also demonstrate the required KSA's.
Experience/Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the basic requirements, if you wish to be considered for the GS-4 Nursing Assistant position, your resume MUST demonstrate ALL of the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the GS-4 Nursing Assistant. Please provide a DETAILED response on how your experience and length of experience meets the specific statement. This information can be documented in your resume or attached on a separate document. You can use specific patient examples, but DO NOT include any Patient Identifiable Information (PII) in your responses.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Do you meet the requirements for the GS-4 grade level?
Experience/Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the basic requirements, if you wish to be considered for the GS-4 Nursing Assistant position, your resume MUST demonstrate ALL of the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the GS-4 Nursing Assistant. Please provide a DETAILED response on how your experience and length of experience meets the specific statement. This information can be documented in your resume or attached on a separate document. You can use specific patient examples, but DO NOT include any Patient Identifiable Information (PII) in your responses.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Do you meet the requirements for the GS-4 grade level?
4.
To qualify at the GS-5 level you must have 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, you must demonstrate the required GS-5 KSA's. OR 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 demonstrate the required GS-5 KSA's.
Experience/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to GS-4 requirements, to be considered for the GS-5 Nursing Assistant position, your resume MUST demonstrate ALL the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the GS-5 Nursing Assistant. Please provide a DETAILED response on how your experience and length of experience and length of experience meets the specific statement. The information can be documented in your resume or attached on a separate document. You can use specific patient examples, but DO NOT include any Patient Identifiable Information (PII) in your responses.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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 and
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.
Do you meet the requirements for the GS-5 grade level?
Experience/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to GS-4 requirements, to be considered for the GS-5 Nursing Assistant position, your resume MUST demonstrate ALL the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the GS-5 Nursing Assistant. Please provide a DETAILED response on how your experience and length of experience and length of experience meets the specific statement. The information can be documented in your resume or attached on a separate document. You can use specific patient examples, but DO NOT include any Patient Identifiable Information (PII) in your responses.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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 and
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.
Do you meet the requirements for the GS-5 grade level?
5.
I acknowledge and accept that I may be required to participate in alternative assignments during a national or local disaster.
Grandfathering Provisions: All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the series and grade held that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. OR (2) If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status of the grandfathering provision and must meet the full VA qualification standard basic requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
My submitted application package includes a detailed resume that includes the date of each position held (mo/yr to mo/yr format), the grade level (if a Federal position), the number of hours worked per week or if positions held were full-time/part-time. All current agency and facility employees must submit a copy of their most recent, NON-AWARD SF-50 showing tenure, grade, step and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive) to be considered for this vacancy.