Nursing Assistant; Bonham CLC C

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is:
The Nurse Assistants 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 preventive, acute, sub‑acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care.

• Citizenship:
  Citizen of the United States.
• (Non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 – section A – paragraph 3g – this part.) 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.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation.
• 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:
  Nurses assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 – part II – chapter 3 – section A – paragraph 3j.
• Grandfathering Provisions:
  All NAs 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 – the following provisions apply: ...
• Grade Determinations – Basic Requirements for employment: ...
• GS‑03 NA (Entry Level):
  Experience and Education – None beyond the basic requirements.
• Assignments – Individuals assigned as GS‑3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised.
• GS‑04 NA 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.
• 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 – e.g., education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians.
• Demonstrated Knowledge – Skills – and Abilities (KSAs) – Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
• Ability to observe patients/residents’ physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals.
• Assignment – Individuals assigned as GS‑4 NAs are considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely supervised.
• GS‑05 NA (Full Performance Level):
  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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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, an interdisciplinary…