Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant In Primary Care ServiceThe Nursing Assistant in Primary Care Service within the VA White River Junction Healthcare System located at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic Keene will work in the outpatient clinics within the healthcare system. It is expected that the incumbent will possess/acquire the necessary skills in the specific tasks/tests/procedures to meet patient care and service needs specific to the organizational element to which assigned. The broad nature of the assignments in performing a variety of basic technical support activities (EKG's, minor medical or surgical tests/procedures, etc.) and routine service oriented tasks (escort etc.) requires the Nursing Assistant to organize work flow in such a manner as to promote and enhance the timely provision of services to the Veteran. The incumbent will normally be instructed by a licensed health care professional to perform specific tests/procedures/functions involving patients. Major duties include but are not limited to:Performs assignments required of a Nursing Assistant and will uphold the standards of care as outlined by the Medical Center and the Service policies and procedures.Cleans reusable medical equipment on the unit and maintains a neat and orderly patient care environment.Treats all patients, families, co-workers and all customers with dignity, respect, and civility.Performs duties related to patient care and unit support.Interfaces with personal computer (PC) applications as well as numerous electronic medical record applications.Provides care to patients with acute to chronic conditions in a health care setting.Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: interacting with both internal and external customers; obtaining medical information from patients, providing educational materials to patients, coordinating information/consults and actions related to patient care and services; takes all vital signs -weight, blood pressures, temperatures, I&Os does routine standardized diagnostic procedures such as EKG's, Glucometry and Pulse Oximetry; collects lab specimens, processes medical records, and documents work.Responsible for stocking all supplies in clinic rooms and transporting patients as necessary.Performs additional duties as needed.Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Days. TBD during the interview process.Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedFunctional Statement #: F1024 at GS-03, F1023 at GS-04, F1022 at GS-05.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not RequiredNotifications:This position is in the Excepted Service.This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position.Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.This position is covered by a special rate.Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.