Nursing Assistant GS-0621-05

DHA • Bethesda, MD

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This Nursing Assistant GS-0621-05 position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Nursing in Bethesda, MD. The work is performed in the inpatient care units. This position requires working rotating shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center and colloquially referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed, or Navy Med, is a United States military medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation and has provided medical care for several U.S. presidents since its opening in 1940. In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), named after yellow fever researcher Walter Reed, was combined with the National Naval Medical Center to form the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation

Requirements

• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal Service which includes providing nursing care to patients, setting up or operating medical equipment, and documenting information into an electronic medical record system.
• Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal services such as bathing and hygienic care.
• Change linens.
• Position and turn bedridden patients.
• Assist with feeding patients.
• Set up equipment and instruments for routine and complex examinations and procedures.
• Performs general maintenance duties such as cleaning and arranging supply carts.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level