This position is located within Operation Room (OR), Nursing Service at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System in Phoenix, AZ. More information about the main campus at the Phoenix VA: Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center | VA Phoenix Health Care | Veterans Affairs **Maybe offer recruitment/relocation incentive**

Duties

Assist patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) to include bathing and toileting. 2. Assist with transportation of patients. 3. Assist ancillary departments to ensure medical supplies and equipment are available for use to include inventory, stocking and delivering of supplies needed for patient care. 4. Have basic knowledge of equipment and supply terminology and skills sufficient to identify equipment and supplies properly. 5. Identify and understand the use of surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies as well as setup, patient positioning and draping techniques. 6. Support the preparation of the operating suite for surgery. 7. Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the department at large, especially as it relates to the storage of specialty equipment for the operating room (i.e. surgical beds, microscopes, robotic surgery consoles). 8. Accurately identifies and report physical signs, symptoms, and changes to RN/supervisor in charge. 9. Obtains patients' vital signs, recognizes obvious discrepancies and reports discrepancies to RN. 10. Utilizes technical skills appropriately adjusting techniques for patients. 11. Initiates emergency procedures for which the employee is trained and reports actual and potential safety hazards within the workplace. 12. Follows all safety procedures and wear protective clothing as appropriate. 13. Identifies the need for and actively contribute information and suggestions to patient centered conferences. 14. Promotes an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. 15. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff. 16. Uses Computerized Patient Record System; attends classes as needed to maintain currency in computerized record documentation. 17. Attends in-service on all new equipment and/or equipment that has changed or demonstrated a hazard. 18. Serves as a member of the health care team. 19. Adheres to established lines of authority and communication. 20. Participates in interdisciplinary case review conferences and provides information and feedback. 21. Contributes to supportive environment when floating to other areas. 22. Accepts challenges and respond productively to change. 23. Demonstrates a willingness to support others in their work. 24. Uses creative approaches in completion of work assignments. 25. Participates in performance improvement activities. 26. Recognizes and responds to patient safety needs and environmental cleanliness. 27. Maintains a consistent work schedule. Work Schedule: various including weekends and Federal Holidays. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Maybe Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Education or Training. The candidate must have 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 as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. English Language Proficiency. Nursing Assistants appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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-3 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4 Experience: (a) One year of specialized experience as a [NA] 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, (b) 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 (c) 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. GS-5 Experience: This is the full performance level for Nursing Assistants. Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff 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 distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. Nursing Assistants at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role. 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 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 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 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. 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. 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. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G46, Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. Physical Requirements: N/A

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.

Contacts

• Address Carl T Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 US
• Name: Robert Gustafson
• Phone: 520-329-0401
• Email: [email protected]