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The Health Aid Escort (Nursing Assistant), functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists higher graded Health Aid Escort licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the care of veterans. He/She considers all characteristics of the individual, including age/life stages, state of health, race/culture, values, and previous experiences when caring for our Veterans. Care is provided under close supervision and any issues/questions will be referred to supervisor. 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: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) "No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirement of this position." Basic Experience 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. 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-4 Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements for this Nursing Assistant position, applicants must also meet the Grade Determination: Assignment. 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 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; AND Demonstrate Knowledge, Kills, 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 and 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. Preferred Experience: High School Diploma, BLS Required (American Heart Association); Healthcare Transport or Escort Experience Preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46 The full performance level of this vacancy is 4. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-4. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), strait pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers and both hands/legs, walking and standing 12 hours, crawling and kneeling 12 hrs, repeated bending, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative due to delirium, dementia, or other psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. ["The Health Aid Escort is accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for completing assigned duties and for communicating patient responses to care provided to the designated Registered Nurse. Care provided by the Health Aid Escort/Nursing Assistant will be safe, effective, and timely. The Health Aid Escort accepts and supports the guiding principles of the Medical Center. The Health Aid Escort also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran. The GS4 Health Aid Escort are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised. The Health Aid Escort provides transport of labs to the laboratory, picks up blood products and medications from the pharmacy except for narcotics which requires Licensed Personnel. Provides transport assistance within the VA Medical Center Hospital grounds by a Health Aide Escort using the safest mode of transportation indicated by the patient's condition. After administrative hours, medical staff will be responsible for transport when a Health Aid Escort is NOT on duty. Medical personnel will be required to accompany Health Aid Escort with unstable patients, based on clinical judgement. Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday, 07:30-16:00, 07:30-20:00, 15:30-MN, MN-08:00, 20:00-08:00 Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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