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Nursing Assistant

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Summary Provides specialized personal nursing care to residents whose care may be impacted by psychiatric medical and geriatric conditions. Performs multi-step treatments and procedures requiring skills and extensive knowledge specific to resident conditions medical treatment and an understanding of the effects of the treatment.

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Summary Provides specialized personal nursing care to residents whose care may be impacted by psychiatric medical and geriatric conditions. Performs multi-step treatments and procedures requiring skills and extensive knowledge specific to resident conditions medical treatment and an understanding of the effects of the treatment.

Learn more about this agency

Overview Help Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location

Danville IL 1 vacancy No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 36464 - 58879 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 5 Promotion potential 5

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CAZP-13099553-27-BC Control number 890036100 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency Open to current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens. NOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. Videos

Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The work consists of providing a range of resident care and contributes to the completion of the treatment plan and the recovery of residents. This can include personal care diagnostic support procedures treatments charting and resident teaching. The scope of care encompasses 24 hours seven days a week responsibility and contributes to the functioning of all other services. The employee is required to recognize differences in a variety of situations and take appropriate action to meet the residents needs. Work involves assigned duties that require prioritization of tasks selection of appropriate equipment selection of the appropriate procedure for assigned treatments and recognition of differences in residents medical condition to facilitate appropriate and accurate documentation. Practice settings may include Acute Care Urgent Care and Mental Health.

Major duties of the position include Interacts with and provides resident specific care for residents of varying ages and lifestyles. Adapts approaches in resident interaction based on resident specific needs. Able to determine the differences of both physical and psychological effects of aging and distinguishes between normal aging process and pathological changes

Monitors oxygen flow and changes oxygen tanks.

Identifies need for and administers oxygen per mask and cannula as directed by professional nurse. Identifies need for and performs oral suctioning. Aware of and monitors residents with risk factors for airway compromise or obstruction.

Recognizes emergency situations and institutes appropriate actions such as CPR emergency measures for choking and trained in First Aid.

Performs work requiring specialized knowledge of personal care procedures. Assists and encourages residents in activities of daily living ADL such as bed baths showers shampoos oral hygiene shaving care of skin nails grooming dressing and undressing. Offers and discusses options in the provision of nursing care with the resident whenever possible. Encourages resident to assume responsibility for self-care.

Observes reports and documents resident behavior associated with pain. Provides emotional support and comfort measures.

Accompanies residents to meals. Assist with or feeds residents as appropriate to individual and nutritional needs. Provides supervision of residents in dining areas related to compliance with diet resident behavior and potential emergencies

Assists the resident with positioning turning ambulating and transferring. Relates and adapts techniques to residents condition

Work Schedule 730am - 400pm rotating weekends days and holidays.

Recruitment Relocation Incentives Sign-on Bonus Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station Relocation Assistance Not Authorized

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 Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.

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 144000 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 healthvisiondentalterm lifelong-term care many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement

Telework Not Authorized Virtual This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement 02518F 02537F 02536F Nursing Assistant - Clinical Pathway Acute CareMental Health Permanent Change of Station PCS Not Authorized

Requirements Help Conditions of employment 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 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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 evaluationexamination. 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 consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether 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.

Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure 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. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 section A paragraph 3g this part. English Language Proficiency Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by VA Handbook 5005 part II chapter 3 section A paragraph 3j. Education or Training Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NAOR One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation OR Completion of an intensive specialized occupation-related training course of study or program of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.

Grade Determinations In addition to the basic requirements for employment the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates

GS-3 NA Entry Level Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-4 NA Experience. 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 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 Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs Ability to provide a range of patientresident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patientsresidents. Ability to observe patientsresidents or residents physical or emotional status and refer deviations andor problems to supervisor in a timely manner. 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. Ability to communicate effectively with patientsresidents their families and other health professionals.

GS-5 NA 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 bachelors degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelors degree AND Demonstrated KSAs In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patientsresidents with physical andor behavioral problems in a hospital long-term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse andor Licensed Vocational NurseLicensed Practical Nurse. Ability to communicate orally with patientsresidents families interdisciplinary team and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeingassessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting. Ability to recognize and react to emergent patientresident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example recognizing need for basic life support controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis etc. Reference For more information on this qualification standard please visit httpswww.va.govohrmQualificationStandards. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-5.

Physical Requirements This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking standing and sitting. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium dementia or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature flexible sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements such as annual TB screening or testing as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties the incumbent may be required to drive andor ride in GSA-vehicles

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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.

ExpandHide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order

1. Current permanent VA employees of the facility.
2. All other VA employees.
3. All other applicants.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. andor supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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 religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA License Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV Other 1 SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 11022026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099553.

To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Agency contact information Brooke Cremonesi Phone 217-554-4558 Email Brooke.Cremonesiva.gov Address Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville IL 61832 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA License Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV Other 1 SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 11022026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099553.

To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

ExpandHide how to apply Agency contact information Brooke Cremonesi Phone 217-554-4558 Email Brooke.Cremonesiva.gov Address Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville IL 61832 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

ExpandHide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise To care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans

Agency contact information Brooke Cremonesi Phone 217-554-4558 Email Brooke.Cremonesiva.gov Address Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville IL 61832 US

Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Veterans Health Administration what the agency does and about the types of careers this agency offers. httpsvacareers.va.gov

Summary Provides specialized personal nursing care to residents whose care may be impacted by psychiatric medical and geriatric conditions. Performs multi-step treatments and procedures requiring skills and extensive knowledge specific to resident conditions medical treatment and an understanding of the effects of the treatment.

Learn more about this agency

Overview Help Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location

Danville IL 1 vacancy No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 36464 - 58879 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 5 Promotion potential 5

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CAZP-13099553-27-BC Control number 890036100

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