Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration • Tulsa, OK

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System is hiring one Nursing Assistant in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. The Nursing Assistant provides activities of daily living and a range of patient care that supports Veterans’ treatment plans, recovery, and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider. The role may involve caring for patients or residents with acute or chronic conditions in outpatient, inpatient, home, Community Living Center, acute-care, or sub-acute settings.

The Nursing Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. The position includes monitoring and documenting glucose readings, observing and reporting patient conditions, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and contributing information to care planning. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; a compressed schedule may be available. The full-performance level is GS-5, and selection may be at GS-3 through GS-5.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Meet one of the basic qualification pathways: six months of general experience demonstrating ability to acquire Nursing Assistant knowledge and skills; one year of post-high-school education with courses related to the occupation; or completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related training course or program of less than one year as a Nursing Assistant.
• For GS-4 consideration, meet one of these pathways: one year of specialized Nursing Assistant experience or experience in another medical field involving relevant technical and nursing skills; or successful completion of two years of post-high-school education in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care, or an appropriate field of study.
• For GS-4, demonstrate ability to provide patient/resident care and contribute to completion of the nursing care plan and recovery; observe physical or emotional status and report deviations or problems promptly; use equipment, materials, and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures; and communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.
• For GS-5 consideration, have one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to GS-4 demonstrating directly related knowledge, skills, and abilities; or successfully complete a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree that included 24 semester hours of health-care-related courses, or possess a bachelor’s degree.
• For GS-5, demonstrate ability to provide the full range of nursing care under RN and/or LVN/LPN direction; communicate orally with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and other personnel; support the orientation and clinical assessment of new Nursing Assistants; and recognize and respond to emergencies while awaiting assistance.
• Complete required application and pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation and online onboarding; acceptable identification is required.
• Selected applicants in testing-designated positions are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• The position requires a one- or two-year trial period.
• Education used for qualification must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Department experience.
• Two years of Nursing Assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities of daily living and provide nursing care supporting Veterans’ treatment, recovery, and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider.
• Use a glucose monitoring machine to obtain and document appropriate readings for assigned Veterans.
• Maintain respectful, therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and significant others using effective communication.
• Assist with the full range of nursing care for patients or residents with physical or behavioral conditions in hospital, long-term care, or outpatient settings under RN and/or LVN/LPN direction.
• Communicate orally with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team, and other personnel.
• Assist with coordinating orientation for new Nursing Assistants and oversee or assess their practical experience in clinical settings.
• Recognize and respond to emergent patient-care situations, intervening while awaiting assistance; examples include recognizing the need for basic life support, controlling bleeding, and assisting during behavioral crises.
• Participate in treatment-planning meetings and provide patient information to the treatment team for care planning.
• Use equipment to promote self-care and set up patient-care-related equipment.
• Enter information about residents’ conditions in the chart using appropriate formats.
• Report patient observations to the RN and/or other treatment-team members.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and residents.
• Organize and obtain routine supplies and equipment.
• Help orient patients and families to unit routines and policies.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with eligibility dependent on position type and other factors.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior federal work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed