Nursing Assistant- Nursing Perioperative

The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is looking for a Nursing Assistant ready to perform support to the GI nursing team as needed, such as stocking supplies or assisting with non-clinical tasks that support patient care operations. Ensures proper patient identification and adheres to safety and infection‑control protocols during all transports. Safely transports patients to and from the GI unit for procedures, diagnostic testing, and recovery.

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

• 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 Proficiency: NAs 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 to it,
• [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
  , (3) 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.

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).

• (A) Experience and
  
  Education:
  
  None beyond the basic requirements.
• (B) Assignments:
  Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised.

• (A)
  
  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;
  OR
  ,
• (B)
  
  Education:
  
  Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, healthcare or in 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
• (C) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • i Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
  • ii Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
  • iii 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.
  • iv Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals.
• (D) Assignment:
  • i:
    Individuals assigned as GS-4 NAs are considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely supervised. NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist higher graded NAs, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub‑acute, or chronic states of illness.
    
    The significant…