Certified Nursing Assistant- Acute Care; 9D Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Nursing

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant- Acute Care (9D)

The Western New York VA Healthcare System is currently recruiting for a full-time Nursing Assistant for the Acute Care (9D) Team located at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. The Nursing Assistant is a member of the nursing care team and will assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub‑acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care.

Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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.
English Language: must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
Experience, Education, or Training:
- six months of general experience (experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of an NA); or
- one year above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; or
- completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation‑related course of study of less than one year that resulted in attainment of certification as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS‑3.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

GS‑3: None beyond the basic requirements.

GS‑4

One year of specialized experience as a nursing assistant or experience in another medical field (LPN, 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

Education:

successful completion of two years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care or 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 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 or resident’s physical or emotional status or 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.

GS‑5

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; or

Education:

successful completion of a four‑year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree that included twenty‑four semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor’s degree; and 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 vocation 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 nursing assistants by assisting with 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…