Nursing Assitant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Carson, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant positions are located in various departments of Evans Army Community Hospital, Defense Health Agency, at Fort Carson, Colorado. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, student loan repayment may be authorized, and non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

The Nursing Assistant supports patient care by assisting with ambulation and activities of daily living, preparing rooms for patient arrival and discharge, performing EKGs and taking vital signs, cleaning equipment and restocking supplies, collecting urine and stool specimens, and recording data in clinical records in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Meet the education and/or experience requirements described in the posting.
• For experience-based qualification, have at least one year of specialized experience assisting care providers during examinations, procedures, or treatments; assisting patients with ADLs; maintaining patient medical records or charts; and obtaining vital signs. The experience may include some or all of these activities as described in the posting.
• Alternatively, for GS-05, have completed at least a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field; transcripts are required.
• Alternatively, qualify for GS-05 through a combination of qualifying experience and education. The combined percentage of qualifying experience and undergraduate education beyond 60 semester hours must equal at least 100%; transcripts are required.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA); advanced certification does not replace BLS completion.
• Complete required background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements, including requirements related to recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Meet required immunization screening requirements, including seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption and Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion and direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Be available for possible shift work, rotating shifts, irregular work hours, and on-call work, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• If using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to U.S. accredited education or documentation of full credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Make every attempt to report on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather if designated Inclement Weather Essential, and report during contingency operations, disasters, extreme weather, or emergencies if designated Mission Essential.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Prepare rooms for patient arrival and discharge.
• Perform EKGs and take vital signs.
• Clean equipment and restock supplies.
• Obtain urine and stool specimens.
• Record data in clinical records in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

What This Job Offers

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