Nursing Assistant- Community Living Center (CLC)

About the role

This position is located within the Nursing Services at the Syracuse VA Medical Center serves as a Nursing Assistant (NA) in Nursing Service. The Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing assistance to the licensed nursing staff in care of patients throughout the facility receiving preventive, acute, subacute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. The work requires knowledge of VA policies and procedures, complies with all Cyber and Informational Security Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists the licensed nursing staff in the care of patients throughout the facility receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care.
• Ensures the safe transport of inpatients and emergency room patients to and from therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using appropriate equipment and safety measures.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with federal and state legal regulations; and The Joint Commission requirements to include knowledge of national safety goals.
• Complies with HIPAA and Privacy Rules and accesses PII when required for performance of duties and maintains knowledge of new regulations.
• Answers telephone calls, provides response, or refers to appropriate staff member.
• Stocks, replenishes, and prepares supplies and equipment for use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

The work requires knowledge of VA policies and procedures, complies with all Cyber and Informational Security Policies and Procedures. The incumbent functions as a member of the Inpatient and Outpatient Nursing services with responsibility for performing variety of specimen collection, clinical tests, patient and specimen transport, and pharmacy transport duties. The Nursing Assistant will also mentor and educate peers and monitor wheelchair availability throughout the Medical Center to include inpatient and outpatient care.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Education

To qualify at the GS-4 level you must meet the following:

• One (1) year of experience as a Nursing Assistant or 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.
• Successful completion of two (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.

Experience

To qualify at the GS-4 level you must meet the following:

• One (1) year of experience as a Nursing Assistant or 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.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are directly related to the specific assignment.