Nursing Assistant (Inpatient Mental Health)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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. Experience and Education: 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. English Language Proficiency. NAs
must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by VA
Regulations. Preferred Experience: Certification preferred but is
not required. Grade Determinations:
GS-3 (Entry Level)
Experience/Education: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4
(Developmental Level)
Experience/Education: 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, 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.
Assignments: Individuals assigned as GS-4 NAs are considered to be
at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely
supervised. NAs at this grade level function as a member of the
nursing care team and assist higher graded NAs, licensed nursing
staff, and other members of the care team 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 significant factor is
that they provide care under close supervision and refer
issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs or other
healthcare professionals. In this role, the Nursing Assistant
functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists higher
graded NAs, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care
team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care,
home or community living care, or other patients who are in acute,
sub-acute, or chronic states of illness. The Nursing Assistant in
this role provides care under close supervision and refers
issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs, or other
healthcare professionals. GS-5 (Full Performance Level)
Experience/Education: 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. OR, 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.
Assignment. This is the full performance level for NAs. NAs 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.
NAs at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship
role. References: VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G46,
Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard. Available in the Human
Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and
over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 4
hours); Pushing (4hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers;
Both hands required; Walking (up to 4 hours); Standing (up to 4
hours); Repeated bending (up to 2 hours); Both legs required;
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously;
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; 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,
Mental and emotional stability.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Columbia , Nursing Assistant (Inpatient Mental Health), Healthcare , Columbia, South Carolina
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