Summary

The Nursing Assistant position is to perform basic nursing duties under close supervision in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient - inpatient - home or community living care - acute - sub-acute. The Nursing Assistant will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions for the Central Monitor Unit (CMU). This is an open-continuous announcement - established initial cut-off date: 04/10/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed - remained open until filled.

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.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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
• Experience or Education or Training
• Six months of general experience
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA
• OR - One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation
• OR - Completion of an intensive - specialized - occupation-related [training] course of study [or program] of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: GS-03 Entry Level Experience and Education
• None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-04 Developmental Level: Experience: One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant 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- Education: Successful completion of two 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
• (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) -AND- Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1
• Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents
• 2
• Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner
• 3
• Ability to properly use equipment - materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan - continuous passive motion device - blood glucose monitoring machine - specimen collection - etc
• 4
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents - their families and other health professionals
• Assignment: i
• Individuals assigned as GS-4 NAs are considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely supervised
• NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist higher graded NAs - licensed nursing staff - and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care - home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute - sub-acute - or chronic states of illness
• The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors - higher graded NAs or other health care professionals
• ii
• In this role - the NA functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists higher graded NAs - licensed nursing staff - and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care - home or community living care - or other patients who are in acute - sub-acute - or chronic states of illness
• The NA in this role provides care under close supervision and refers issues/questions to supervisors - higher graded NAs - or other health care professionals
• GS-05 Full Performance Level: 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
• -OR- 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
• (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) AND In addition to the requirements listed above - Candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 1
• Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital - long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
• 2
• Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents - families - interdisciplinary team and other personnel
• This includes serving as a preceptor to new Nursing Assistants by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting
• 3
• Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance
• For example - recognizing need for basic life support - controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis - etc
• Preferred Experience: Direct Patient Care Experience in hospital setting (with in last 2- 3 years) Telemetry/12 Lead EKG experience 2-5 years of current cardiac telemetry Monitor Technician experience National Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician Certification Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS5
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS3 to GS5
• Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35·pounds for 8-12 hours - intermittently - moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) for 8 to
• 12 hours - intermittently - lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care - pulling for 8 to 12 hours intermittently - pushing for 8-12 hours - intermittently - reaching above the shoulders for 8-12 hours - intermittently - both hands required - walking 8-12 hours - intermittently - standing 8-12 hours intermittently - kneeling 8 to 12 hours - intermittently - repeated bending for 8-12 hours - intermittently - climbing and use of both legs and arms for 8-12 hours - intermittently - both legs required - near vision at 13 to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4 - far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye - ability to distinguish basic colors - hearing aid permitted - twisting - simple grasp and fine manipulation.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Read - interpret - and monitor cardiac rhythms and safely and effectively identify Lethal and Non-Lethal Cardiac rhythms for patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Perform a 12-Lead EKG's and operate instruments/equipment used to record electrocardiograms for continuous heart monitoring and scanning
• Document telemetry information in the appropriate computer system
• Verifies alarm parameters are set per monitor defaults or per MD orders
• Recognize changes in patient cardiac rhythms and report findings to the appropriate staff member and responds appropriately when dysrhythmias occur/ rhythm change: (i.e. - Notify Primary RN - Charge Nurse) including emergencies
• Utilize unit resources
• MSDS manual - Unit Resource Manual - Medical Center and Nursing Service policies and computer menus
• Consistently communicate with customers (e.g. - veterans - family members - and the public) in a courteous - tactful - and helpful manner
• Communication - both oral and/or written - is generally provided promptly and is responsive to the customer's needs
• Knowledge of basic nursing care duties as taught in the Basic Nursing Assistant Trainee Program to provide direct patient care and observe patients
• Take annual Telemetry/EKG Strip exam for competency and continued readiness
• Accurately and timely records all patient telemetry monitoring data into the medical records
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary team planning sessions by offering observations and suggestions
• Ensure the primary admissions RN identify the initial rhythm of patient upon admission to the med/surg telemetry unit
• Demonstrates flexibility by willingly and promptly accepting changes in work assignment during supervision of the CMU
• Articulates the mission - vision - and values of the Department of Veteran Affairs that reflect positively on the VA to patients - staff - students and visitors
• Staff member demonstrates adherence to VA and Nursing policies/procedures and standards and maintains competencies consistent with role responsibilities
• Maintains professional ethics and conduct with patient and staff
• Provide for the security and privacy of the veteran and privileged information for the purpose of ensuring veteran's right to privacy
• Work Schedule: Six 12-hour shifts and one 8-Hour shift (7:30 PM to 8:00 AM
• And 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: 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
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 52816-F - 52817-F 52818-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized