Nursing Assistant CLC

Veterans Health Administration • Marion, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marion VA Health Care System is hiring a full-time Nursing Assistant for its Community Living Center within Nursing Service in Marion, Illinois. The position provides direct care to veterans with complex needs and acute, subacute, or chronic conditions. Nursing Assistants may work in outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care settings. The role works as part of the nursing care team, assisting licensed nursing staff and other team members. Depending on grade and assignment, work is performed under close supervision or under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.

The schedule includes tours of 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m. As this is a 24/7 hospital, flexibility in schedule and assignments may be required, including rotating tours and duties during low or high census periods or completing administrative tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position.

Applicants must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification that includes Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network. The position requires a pre-employment physical examination and compliance with applicable VA employment and onboarding requirements. The full performance level is GS-5; applicants may be selected at GS-3 through GS-5.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Six months of general experience demonstrating the ability to acquire Nursing Assistant knowledge and skills; or one year of related post-high-school education; or completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related Nursing Assistant training course of less than one year. The stated VA grandfathering provision may also apply to qualifying current VHA employees.
• For GS-4, one year of specialized Nursing Assistant or other medical-field experience performing technical and nursing skills, or two years of related post-high-school education, along with the specified knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• For GS-5, one year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-4 and the specified professional knowledge, skills, and abilities, or a bachelor's degree with the stated health-care coursework or possession of a bachelor's degree and the specified abilities.
• Current BLS certification that includes AED, obtained through the American Heart Association or Military Training Network.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 15 pounds to 45 pounds and over, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, walking, standing, repeated bending, and use of fingers and both hands; vision, depth perception, color discrimination, hearing, and coordination requirements also apply.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and background/security investigation; selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification.
• For male applicants born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration is required.
• Submit required application documents and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, as required, during which continued employment is evaluated.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant certification.
• Recent direct patient-care experience 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 and acute, subacute, or chronic conditions.
• Use blood glucose monitoring equipment appropriately and follow infection-control and laboratory instructions.
• Observe patients/residents for subtle changes in condition and report concerns to appropriate nursing personnel.
• 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 promptly and accurately report deviations to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Assist licensed nursing staff and other nursing care team members with patient/resident care.
• At the full-performance level, assist in the full range of nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
• At the full-performance level, support the orientation and practical experience of new Nursing Assistants as a preceptor.
• Recognize and respond to emergent patient/resident care situations while awaiting assistance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; benefit eligibility depends on position type and other applicable conditions.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual for prior work or military service, if requested and approved before appointment; approval is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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