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Current, permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies are encouraged to apply under CBST-10983237-21-JAB.
This Nursing Assistant (NA) position works at a two-campus hospital within the Department of Veteran Affairs. The employee will normally work at one of the locations for the two campuses (4300 W. 7th Street, Little Rock, AR or 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR).
12/11/2020 to 12/22/2020
$27,800 - $45,393 per year
GS 3 - 5
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
5
No
Yes
CBST-10983238-21-JAB
586936900
Assists patients/residents with activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, shaving, feeding, oral hygiene, ambulation, dressing, etc.. Assists nurses, therapists and other staff in the rehabilitation and/or providing care for patients/residents who are not able to perform functions independently. Ability to use clean and aseptic technique to perform various non-medication interventions, i.e., cleansing wounds, assisting with dressing application, performing catheter care, and applying external catheters, etc. Cares for bedridden patient and prevents complications of immobilization by turning, maintaining proper body alignment, assists with range of motion exercises, assists with deep breathing and cough.
Provides adequate nutrition and hydration. Observes enteral feedings per N/G and/or gastro tube for safety and notifies RNs of concerns or issues. Accurately monitors intake and output and daily weight as ordered. Monitors intravenous fluids by informing the nurse of the need to add fluids, any alarms or any patient concern, including pain, redness or swelling.Participate in activities that promote safety for the Veteran and others in the work area, including, but not limited to, performing monitoring of the patient safety monitoring system after completion of orientation and completion of competency demonstration. Performs other duties as assigned for the position.
Experience appropriate to the duties of the position such as non-professional 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 aide. While working in the above areas the duties must have included technical and medical support functions such as personal care needs, i.e., bathing, feeding, lifting, taking vital signs collecting specimens or other functions which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:30pm - 8:00am, Rotation Required for Weekends, Holidays and other Tours of Duty based on the needs of the hospital.
Virtual: Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/31/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10983238.
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