GS-04 Nursing Assistant (Intermediate/Developmental Level): 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, Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/ residents. Duties include, but are not limited to: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings; Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills; Utilizes observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient observations; Reports patient observations to the RN and/or other members of the treatment team; Sets up patient-care related equipment; Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment; Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients; Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies; Works as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team; Safeguards patients rights to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature; Other duties as assigned.