Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center Job Topeka area,Kansas USA,Nursing

Overview

Summary The Community Living Center Nursing Assistant (NA) at the Eastern Kansas VAHCS Topeka - serves as an integral member of the healthcare team. NAs work closely with our Veterans and their families to deliver exceptional customer and patient care.

Qualifications

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:
Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j
Education and Experience:

(1) [Six months of general experience
Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA
OR -] (2) 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)
Creditable

Experience:

(1) Knowledge of Current Practice
To be creditable - the experience must have required the use of knowledge - skills - and abilities associated with the current practice.
(2) Quality of Experience
To be creditable - NA experience must be documented on the application or resume and verified in an employment reference - or through other independent means.
(3) Part-Time Experience
Part-time experience as a NA is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek
For example - a [NA] employed 20 hours a week - or on a 1/2-time basis - would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service
Preferred Experience:

Rehabilitation - Skilled - or Hospice Care experience preferred
Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
GS-3 Nursing Assistant (Entry Level)
(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
GS-4 Nursing Assistant 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 - 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 - such as education in a program for psychology - psychiatric - or operating room technicians
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AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs) In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following 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 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…