Nursing Assistant CLC

Veterans Health Administration • Marion, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marion VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant for its Community Living Center within Nursing Service in Marion, Illinois. The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to veterans with complex needs and acute, subacute, or chronic conditions. Duties may be performed in outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care settings. The position may involve rotating tours and duties based on census, schedule needs, or assignments from the immediate supervisor. Work schedules listed are 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. The role requires current Basic Life Support certification, including Automated External Defibrillator training, from the American Heart Association or Military Treatment Training Network; selected applicants must provide proof before employment. The full-performance level is GS-5, and selection may be at GS-3 through GS-5.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Current Basic Life Support certification that includes Automated External Defibrillator training from the American Heart Association or Military Treatment Training Network; proof is required before employment.
• Meet the Nursing Assistant qualification requirements through one of the applicable pathways: six months of general experience; one year of post-high-school education with courses related to the occupation; or completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related Nursing Assistant training course of less than one year.
• For GS-4 consideration, meet the applicable specialized experience or education pathway and demonstrate the stated abilities in patient/resident care, observing and reporting physical or emotional changes, using equipment for basic and intermediate procedures, and communicating effectively.
• For GS-5 consideration, meet the applicable progressively responsible experience or education pathway and demonstrate the stated abilities in nursing care, communication, precepting new Nursing Assistants, and recognizing and responding to emergent care situations.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and required background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Submit required application materials and acceptable identification; comply with urinalysis testing if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, during which continued employment is evaluated.
• Meet the position's physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 15 pounds to 45 pounds or more; pushing; reaching above shoulder level; walking; standing; repeated bending; use of fingers and both hands; rapid mental and muscular coordination; specified visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination; and hearing, with a hearing aid permitted.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant certification.
• Recent direct patient-care work within the last two years.
• At least 12 months of experience in the same facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient/resident care to veterans with complex care needs.
• Use blood glucose monitoring equipment in accordance with infection-control practices and laboratory instructions.
• Observe and identify subtle changes in patient/resident condition, and promptly contact appropriate nursing personnel about changes or deviations.
• Document care provided.
• Administer complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
• Initiate basic life support interventions when appropriate.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment for patients/residents.
• Monitor and document patient intake and output, and report deviations accurately and promptly to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Assist licensed nursing staff and other members of the nursing care team in caring for patients/residents with acute, subacute, or chronic illness.
• Depending on assignment and grade, contribute to completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents, communicate with patients/residents, families, and health professionals, and recognize and respond to emergent care situations.
• Potentially rotate tours and duties during low or high census and complete administrative tasks established by the immediate supervisor.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Annual leave accrual credit may be available based on prior federal employment or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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