Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing CNA

Dingell VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified, motivated Nursing Assistants for a Unit within Medicine Service at Detroit VAMC. The unit treats adult and geriatric veterans with acute conditions like endocrine, oncology, cardiology, respiratory, renal, post-op, gastroenterology, and infectious diseases. Nursing Assistants must demonstrate technical skills and operate specialized therapeutic and life support equipment.
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Utilizes glucose monitoring machines to receive glucose readings for veterans and refers any deviations to appropriate healthcare staff.
Provides direct care for complex veterans.
Observes subtle changes in residents' conditions, such as behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc., Documents care provided, observations, and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel.
Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
Monitors and documents patient intake and output, reporting deviations timely and accurately.
Performs nursing procedures within the scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for veterans, including but not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care, simple dressings, and the application of braces and prosthetic devices.
Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to their treatment plans.
Recognizes residents' autonomy and promotes independence through respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment.
Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
Utilizes equipment to promote veterans' self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and the Veteran/Resident Wandering System.
Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in veterans'/residents' plans of care and participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning.
Enters information about residents' conditions in the chart, using appropriate formats.
Participates in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patient/resident.
Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic techniques in performing duties.
Serves as the unit's safe patient handling liaison.
Serves as a preceptor and mentor to other NAs.
Orients members of the healthcare team to the units as appropriate.
Functions as a member of the unit-based council.
Manages patient behavior disruptions by appropriately intervening and requesting assistance from other healthcare members.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday: 7:00 am- 7:30 pm; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, and every other weekend. Telework : Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. 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 . NAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
# Experience or Education or Training:
# 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.

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.
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.
GS-3 NA Entry Level
Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervise
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.
GS-5NA (Full Performance Level).
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.
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. The NA must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Degree earned and the field of study
A transcript, either official or unofficial, must be submitted with your application for ALL degrees. 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.
VA Healthcare System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
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