Summary

This is a Job Opportunity Announcement that will be used to fill a vacant Nursing Assistant position within the 4D unit in the Acute Care Department. This position is open to all Nursing Assistants currently seeking employment in Richmond - Virginia. Resumes will be referred to the hiring manager once the vacancy closes on Friday - April 11 - 2025. You will receive an email notification when your resume has been referred to the hiring manager - if applicable.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• [Experience or] Education or Training: Six months of general experience
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA
• OR - one year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation
• OR - completion of an intensive - specialized - occupation-related [training] course of study [or program] of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. English Language Proficiency: Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j
• GRADE DETERMINATIONS: GS-5 NURSING ASSISTANT (NA): (a) EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge - skills - and abilities (KSAs) that are directly related to the specific assignment
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c) below
• OR - (b) 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
• *Transcript Required* AND (c) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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
• 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
• 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
• Preferred Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant License References: VA Handbook 5005/81 - Part II - Appendix - G46 - Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard - dated 03/12/2015
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-05
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• Mechanical patient lifts are provided and are to be used to preserve patient and staff safety
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment
• Lifting/carrying 45 lbs
• or more
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Kneeling
• Bending/Stooping
• Twisting
• Pushing/pulling - Both legs required
• Simple grasping
• Use of fingers - Both hands required
• Fine manipulation (includes keyboarding)
• Reaching above shoulders
• Near vision correctable at 1316" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Far vision correction in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing whispered voice (with or without aid)
• Emotional/mental stability
• Walking on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Working with hands in water
• Working closely with others
• and Protracted or irregular hours of work.

Duties

• The Nursing Assistant practices within the scope and certification of a CNA in the nursing unit
• Provides direct patient/resident care in the provision of the psychological - physical - social - and cultural activities of daily living - complete and supportive
• Provides reporting - communication - and documentation in the computerized patient record system and with other members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Maintains certification - BCLS - and currency in required education and training as identified by regulating agencies - the PVAMC - VISN and National Agencies
• Demonstrates competency and consistency in the technical use of equipment - application of technical standards and performance of administrative support duties
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with standard operating procedures for the maintenance of reusable medical equipment
• Major duties and responsibilities may include - but are not limited to: The incumbent must be able to perform with skill and effectiveness all duties associated with nursing assistant work under the supervision of the Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Measuring vital signs (to include temperature - pulse - respiration - pulse oximetry - blood pressure - weights and pain measurement)
• Proficient with chart documentation - direct patient care duties - patient and family teaching - and patient safety duties
• Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort - spirit and recovery of the patient
• Records treatments and observations in the electronic patient record
• Recognizes and reports to the RN or provider any significant physical - emotional or behavioral changes in the patient
• Ensures proper specimen collection to include labeling according to policy - handling and delivery to the laboratory
• Transports patients and specimens to required destinations and prepares for and assists with examinations - diagnostic and therapeutic tests according to written procedures and policies
• Assists with therapeutic treatment techniques to include conducting groups - 1:1 observations - the proper use of restraints - aseptic and deescalating techniques
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Enter information into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• Documents vital signs - treatments - procedures - and cardiac rhythm interpretations performed in CPRS
• Practices excellent customer service in all work activities
• poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational - ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with the health care team - patients - families and or significant others utilizing learned communication skills
• Work Schedule: 3:30pm - 11:30pm - including rotating weekends and holidays required Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required