Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center
Company: usagov
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
Since 1924, the St. Cloud VA Health Care System (VAHCS) has
delivered excellence in health care and compassionate service to
central Minnesota Veterans in an inviting and welcoming environment
close to home. We serve over 38,000 Veterans per year at the
medical center in St. Cloud, and at three Community Based
Outpatient Clinics located in Alexandria, Brainerd, and
Montevideo.
This job is open to
Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the
agency
This announcement is open to current, permanent employees of the
St. Cloud VA Health Care System including Community Based
Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and VA nationwide. All other applicants
including current, permanent Federal employees from an agency other
than the Department of Veterans Affairs should apply under
announcement CBSY-11856386-23-MK.
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Duties
A relocation incentive of up to $10,000(pre-taxed) has been
authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. Please
contact the HR specialist for specific requirements. Recruitment
incentives may be authorized to part-time or full-time individuals
in their first appointment as a Federal employee or to a newly
appointed former Federal employee with at least a 90-day break in
service (possible exceptions). Relocation incentives may be
authorized to federal employees who must change worksites and
physically relocate to a different geographic area within VISN
23.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until
September 29, 2023 and may be extended until all vacancies are
filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible
applications will be March 17th, 2023. Eligible applications
received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or
as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions
are filled.
The Nursing Assistant within this organization functions as a
nursing care team member under close supervision and guidance.
He/she is responsible for delivering safe, physical and emotional
care to residents in a variety of settings, while becoming familiar
with technical nursing skills. In this role the NA is tasked with
observing and providing care for Veterans through the
implementation of assigned interventions. These interventions are
targeted toward maximizing self-care management ability and are
within the confines of the role description. Under the direction of
the RN Charge Nurse, the NA delivers safe, basic physical and
emotional care to residents while developing technical skills.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Telework: Not Available
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Relocation incentive up to
$10,000 authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. A
service agreement is required for all relocation incentives.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment
Program (SLRP). Participants must sign a service agreement and
maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for
this program.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health
System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach
to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of
their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As
an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will
operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a
personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the
context of healing relationships and healing environments and a
connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor
America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that
improves their health and well-being.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement, 09/29/2023
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
(a) Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
(b) English Language Proficiency. NAs must be proficient in spoken
and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II,
chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
(c) Education or Training: One year above high school with courses
related to the NA occupation. Completion of an intensive,
specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one
year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience
requirements for GS-3.
Preferred Experience:
GS-3 Grade Determinations:
(a) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic
requirements.
(b) Assignments. Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to
be at the entry level and are closely supervised.
GS-4 Grade Determinations:
(a) Experience. One year of specialized experience as a NA or
experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse,
health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.), performing technical
and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and
emotional states, therapeutic communication, and technical skills
required for basic and intermediate treatments; OR,
(b) Education. Successful completion of 2 years above high school
in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care,
health care or in a field of study appropriate to the
specialization of the position, such as education in a program for
psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians (transcripts
required); AND
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In
addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
GS-5 Grade Determinations:
(a) Experience. One year of progressively responsible assignments
and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates
knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the
specific assignment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate
the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c) below; OR,
(b) Education. Successful completion of a 4-year course of study
above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24
semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a
bachelor's degree (transcripts required); AND
(c) Demonstrated KSAs:
References: VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual
grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is
GS-3 through GS-5.
Physical Requirements: The population of male and female Veterans
served range from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult; age 65
and over. St. Cloud VAHCS is an interdisciplinary facility,
offering medical, surgical, and mental health inpatient services.
Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care,
tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine,
surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation,
neurology, oncology, geriatrics, and transitional care. This
position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive
speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially
long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting,
bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring Veterans and objects
may be required. The Nursing Assistant may be exposed to infected
Veterans and contaminated materials, and may be required to don
protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive
procedures. The Nursing Assistant may occasionally be exposed to
Veterans who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or
psychiatric disorders. The Nursing Assistant must be a mature,
flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in
stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on Veteran
needs.
Education
A copy of college transcripts is required at the time of
application showing completion of one year of education above high
school related to the NA occupation, or documentation showing
completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course
of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If
you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements,
you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your
transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For
further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
As a VA employee, you will enjoy a truly rewarding career,
comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and other generous perks to
help build a fuller, more balanced life for you and your family.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
r--sum--, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or
for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must
provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and
character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are
currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or
discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to
your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,
character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of
impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of
eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10
Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the
form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more
information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets -
Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 09/29/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11856385.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Melinda Kuehl
Phone
6057452000 X22163
Email
Melinda.Kuehl@va.gov
Address
St Cloud VA Medical Center 4801 Veterans Drive St Cloud, MN 56303
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or
for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must
provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and
character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are
currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or
discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to
your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,
character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of
impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of
eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10
Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the
form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more
information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets -
Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 09/29/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11856385.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Melinda Kuehl
Phone
6057452000 X22163
Email
Melinda.Kuehl@va.gov
Address
St Cloud VA Medical Center 4801 Veterans Drive St Cloud, MN 56303
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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