CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

The Nursing Assistant GS-5 assigned to Acute Care functions as a member of the health care team. In addition to demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability at the GS-4 Nursing Assistant level, the Nursing Assistant GS-5 develops increased skills and acquires knowledge of more extensive, complex procedures.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Nursing Assistant GS-5 assigned to Acute Care functions as a member of the health care team. In addition to demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability at the GS-4 Nursing Assistant level, the Nursing Assistant GS-5 develops increased skills and acquires knowledge of more extensive, complex procedures. Duties: Sufficient knowledge of human structure, function, illnesses and disease entities to communicate effectively with nurses, patients physicians and families. Knowledge, training skill sufficient to collect a variety of specimens such as clean catch and catheterized urine, sputum, wound dressing and explain the procedure and reason for it to patient/family. Knowledge, training and skill sufficient to observe; record and accurately report physical and emotional conditions and changes in the patients condition for consideration in the plan of care. Knowledge, training skill sufficient to operate commonly used equipment involved in treatment modalities. Knowledge, training & skill sufficient to follow isolation protocol and assist a physician or nurse in maintaining a sterile field in such procedures as minor surgery, insertion of urinary catheter etc. Knowledge of anatomy, training & skill sufficient to perform venipunctures for laboratory specimens to place EKG and monitoring leads accurately, to use good body mechanics while providing care and to remove clothing and move patient without causing further injury or discomfort. Knowledge and skills of standardized psychiatric care sufficient to effectively initiate the management of hostile, aggressive patients, asking for assistant appropriately. Work Schedule: 0730-2000 and 1930-0800, alternating nights and weekends 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) 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 #: 51425F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.