Nursing Assistant - Ambulatory Surgery Outpatient Unit
Location: Biloxi Mississippi
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Nursing Assistant - Ambulatory Surgery Outpatient Unit right now, this career will be placed in Mississippi. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
945273
Tour of Duty:
Ambulatory Surg! ery Outpatient (9 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.
)
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln'spromise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for hiswidow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who areAmerica's Veterans.
As a VA Nursing Assistant,
your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vac! areers.va.gov/"]
VA encourages persons withdisabiliti! es to apply. The healthrelated positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by theSchedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses
are not
authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
The Nursing Assistant will perform duties in the Ambulatory Surgery Outpatient section of the VA Hospital. He/She will assist in a variety of surgical and endoscopy procedures. The Nursing Assistant works with patients exhibiting a variety of physical and/ or behavioral problems. The incumbent collects, measures and tests sterile specimens including wound drainage. Performs complex treatments such as bladder catherizations, irrigations,Tracheostomy care! , sterile dressings, etc. He/She provides for range of motion exercises and interacts with a variety of patients. He/She also functions as a group leader for Reality Orientation, Remotivation, Social Skills Training, etc. Also provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. The incumbent has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data that must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizen: Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
English Profienciency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Physical Requirements: Must pass a physical exam
Preferred Experience for ASOU:
In addition to the basic qualificationre! quirements, applicants must have demonstrated evidence of the following! knowledge, skills, and abilities determined to be essential for satisfactoryperformance in the position.
1. Excellent interpersonal/observational/communication skills- effectively relates to the public in a courteous andhelpful manner.
2. Cooperative and professional and interaction with co-workers and constructive response to supervision.
3. Ability to work with patients exhibiting a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
4. Self-direction and dependability.
5. Process improvement experience preferred.
6. Patient privacy knowledge (HIPAA) preferred.
7. Patient safety protocol knowledge preferred.
8. Knowledge of various surgical and endoscopy procedures experience desired.
9. At least 3 years NA experience is preferred.
10 Current BLS preferred.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GS-4:
Six months of specialized experience
at the GS-3 level to include nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical nursing or patient care facility or in such work as that of a home health aid.
GS-5:
One year of specialized experience
at the GS-4 level to include nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical nursing or patient care facility or in such work as that of a home health aid.
OR
Education; GS-4 or Higher:
Successful completion of a 2 year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college, or college or university in practical nursing or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of a Nursing Assistant.
References:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualif! ication-standards/0600/nursing-assistant-series-0621/
PLEAS! E NOTE:
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements:
The work involves long periods of moving about the unit. The work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stre! tching, lifting and repositioning patients or similar activities. The incumbent will be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance and up to 35 pounds frequently. Must be able to transport and transfer patients (e.g. stretcher to wheelchair, bed to stretcher, wheelchair to bed, etc.) safely. The use of correct body mechanics and safe lifting techniques are required.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with ! required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please revi! ew the information for disabled Veterans in the application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
Receiving Service Credit for 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.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:22:33 GMT
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