Restorative Nursing Assistants assist the care team in the coordination of care focused on the veteran transition through the continuum of care, veteran and family education, veteran self management, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual age and life stages, state of health, race, culture, values, and previous experiences.

Duties

The Restorative Nursing Assistant is responsible providing daily restorative therapy in collaboration with the Restorative Registered Nurse and therapy department to preserve and maintain current functional capabilities, as well as assistant in the development and revision of the resident-driven holistic care plan for life. The Restorative Nursing Assistant requires a general review of their work by a Registered Nurse for appropriateness and conformity with policies, and procedures. The Restorative Nursing Assistant assigned in the resident care areas demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Veteran, Primary Care Provider, and other care team members. It is also imperative that the Restorative Nursing Assistant establish a positive rapport with the family/caregiver, internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the veteran. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, with some weekend coverage Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment Incentives: A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Note: This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Education or Training: One year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year. English Language Proficiency: Nursing Assistant must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Grade Determinations: GS-03 Nursing Assistant (Entry Level) Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-04 Nursing Assistant 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 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 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. GS-05 Nursing Assistant (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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c) below; 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; AND 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 [NAs] 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: 1. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year experience in Long-Term/Hospice/Rehab/Restorative. 2. Hands on experience at bedside/ resident care. 3. Able to work collaboratively with nursing and rehabilitation department. 4. Able to manage time and document in Electronic Health Record. 5. Dementia experience preferred References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/81 Part II Appendix G46 dated March 12, 2015. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05.The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-05. Physical Requirements: The position will require moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), moderate carrying (15-44) pounds, straight pulling (3 hours), pushing (3 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (8 hours), standing (3.5 hours), kneeling (0.5 hours), and repeated bending (1 hour).

Education

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]