This position is a Nursing Assistant located in the Nurse Diabetes, Blackfeet Community Hospital, Indian Health Service, Browning, MT. Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Nurse (Diabetes) or designee. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.

Duties

Provides direct patient care under the direction of the Diabetes Coordinator. Monitors and documents patient vital signs including respiratory rate, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, pain level, height and weight. Screening of patients as they present to the diabetes clinic by obtaining an accurate history. Provides routine patient care to meet the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient population served. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to improve the quality of life while maintaining cultural sensitivity. Recognizes and initiates emergency procedures during cardiopulmonary arrest, external or internal disaster, bomb threat and/or fire and assists the RN during these occurrences. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, following appropriate lines of authority. Communicates with patients, families and team members to ensure the occurrence of effective therapeutic interventions and to ensure safe patient care. Responsible for responding to callback situations when applicable and needed. Functions as an assistant and/or participates in orientation of new staff members to ensure their understanding of policy / procedure and role responsibility.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized Experience (For positions at GS-4 and above): Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid performing duties such as: Providing personal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording, and reporting changes in their behavior, and providing reassurance and encouragement. Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients. OR Education and Training: For GS-4: Successful completion of a 2-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college, or college or university in practical nursing 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 technician. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Blackfeet Service Unit PO Box 760 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 US
• Name: Kandis Real Bird
• Phone: 406-208-1984
• Email: [email protected]