Nursing Assistant-Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program

Veterans Health Administration • Saint Cloud, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant supports residents in the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program at the Saint Cloud VA Medical Center in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The role provides safe physical and emotional care, assists with daily interventions, observes and reports changes, and helps Veterans work toward greater self-care in a therapeutic environment. The position works as part of a care team and supports patient education and recovery activities, including tele-health.

This is an intermittent position with no regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable, and the employee is expected to be available for at least three shifts per month. Shifts may vary but will not exceed 12 hours. Telework and virtual work are not available. The full performance level is GS-5; selection may be made at GS-3 through GS-5.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, except that non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Meet one of the basic qualification pathways: six months of general experience demonstrating ability to acquire Nursing Assistant skills; one year of related education above high school; or completion of an intensive, specialized occupation-related Nursing Assistant training program of less than one year. A VA grandfathering provision may apply to qualifying current VHA employees.
• For GS-4, meet either one year of Nursing Assistant or other medical-field experience involving technical and nursing skills, or two years of related education above high school; also demonstrate the specified patient-care, observation and reporting, equipment-use, and communication abilities.
• For GS-5, meet either one year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-4 in related nursing care, or a bachelor's degree (or a four-year course of study including 24 semester hours of health-care-related courses); also demonstrate the specified nursing-care, communication and precepting, and emergency-response abilities.
• Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination or evaluation.
• Subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment in testing-designated positions.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period.

Nice To Haves

• Mental health experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care in accordance with established procedures and applicable policies.
• Collect and document patient data, including vital signs and specimens.
• Observe residents' physical and emotional status and report changes to the charge nurse.
• Maintain clean, organized clinical areas and restock supplies.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and team members.
• Facilitate patient education or recovery groups and complete documentation.
• Collaborate with staff supporting tele-health activities.
• Use proper techniques and safety precautions, including protective equipment.
• Initiate appropriate emergency interventions and maintain a safe environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases; a higher step rate may be considered based on higher or unique qualifications or VA special needs.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Eligible employees may receive credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to approval.
• After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for a child care subsidy after 60 days of employment, subject to income and other eligibility limits.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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