Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing CNA

The Nursing Assistants (NA) position is located in the Audie Murphy VA, San Antonio, TX. The NA performs a range of patient care procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The NA serves as members of the interdisciplinary team that provides care to Veterans with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Care is provided in a perioperative and radiology setting, carrying out observations, specialized care, and patient interaction.

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Completes all care assignments in a safe and timely manner.

Strictly adheres to Patient Identification facility policy when receiving or before transporting patients

Actively participates in unit level quality improvement activities and attends huddles, team meetings, and assigned committees.

Completes applicable documentation per policy to include but not limited to: Intake/Output, daily weights, Vital Signs, pain score, hourly rounding, blood glucose testing with accurate comment for notification.

Uses the appropriate equipment to include but not limited to EKGs, SCDs, bladder scanner, lift equipment, glucometer to include maintenance of quality controls as applicable.

When using the glucometer, notifies the appropriate healthcare staff of glucose result deviations.

Adheres to all reusable medical equipment (RME) standard operation procedures.

Participates in the equipment inventory process.

Implements the appropriate interventions to prevent/reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers and patient falls under the direction of the RN/LPN.

Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies, standard procedures and competencies.

May assist with surgical skin preparation to include hair clipping and holding limbs.

Prepares exam/procedure room, assisting Providers and Nursing staff with room set-up for procedures according to training and competencies.

Assists Providers and Nurses in the care and treatment of Veterans.

Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the Veteran.

Transports medication, supplies, equipment, blood and specimens and any other transport needs as directed.

1:1 veteran as well as veterans in a close observation status in accordance with facility policies.

Performs other tasks requested by the RN/LVN or primary care provider.

Aids all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff when warranted and within level of competence and scope of practice as indicated within the unit specific competencies.

Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Follows policy (VHA, Facility, Unit level).

May serve as a preceptor to GS-3 and GS-4 level NAs. Rotating shifts: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, 11:30am - 8:00pm, 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 .

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework :

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Citizen to apply for this job.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. your performance and conduct;

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Experience, Education or Training . You must meet one of the following to meet the basic requirements for a Nursing Assistant (NA):
• 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.

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; 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; 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.

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; 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, interdisciplinary team and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the 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. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-5.

Specific visual requirement (specify) 20/40 DVA; A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE : If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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