Job Listing: Nursing Assistant

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 5 vacancies - Kansas City Metro area, MO

Duties include, but are not limited to the following.  Performs a wide variety of personal hygiene duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patient (i.e., baths, oral hygiene, hair, nails, bladder and bowel care).  Daily care may include repetitious lifting, turning, positioning, range of motion and ambulation of patients.  Performs nasal pharyngeal suctioning. 

Veterans must provide a copy of final discharge papers (DD-214) that documents the type of discharge received.  If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also complete a SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference, furnishing the required documentation as stated on the back of the SF-15. This form is available at the following Internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms/word/sf15.doc.  Preference will not be granted without proper documentation.

Current permanent Veterans Canteen Service employees may apply for consideration under this vacancy announcement.

Performance based interview questions will be used.  For additional information regarding performance-based interviews, please review the following website http://www.va.gov/pbi. Panel interviews may be conducted.

Tour of Duty:  Various tours to accommodate departmental needs which include weekend coverage (actual hours to be determined at a later date).

Please indicate the grade level(s) (GS-3, GS-4, or GS-5) for which you are applying.  You will be considered for the grade level(s) specified on your application.

This announcement may be used to fill identical positions vacated within 90 days of any selections made from the original announcement.

Major Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following.  Performs a wide variety of personal hygiene duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patient (i.e., baths, oral hygiene, hair, nails, bladder and bowel care).  Daily care may include repetitious lifting, turning, positioning, range of motion and ambulation of patients.  Performs nasal pharyngeal suctioning.  Shows initiative and skills in giving this kind of care with minimal direction form the professional nurse.  Identifies and reports data relative to more complex patient situations including subtle changes in patients’ behavior or condition, or variances related to neurological signs, vital signs, and other parameters in a timely manner.  Through the assigned duties, exhibits the ability to perform with minimal supervision by the professional nurse.  Assists physicians and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs, preparing and positioning the patient, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests and examinations.  The care provided frequently involves setting up of various types of complex medical equipment, e.g., respirators, surgical wound suction equipment, traction, hypothermia blankets, etc.  Safely uses assistive devices for lifting and repositioning patients.  Reports and documents observations of the condition of acute or chronic phase patients.  With minimal supervision, assists physicians and nurses in the care and treatment of the ill receiving medical, surgical, psychiatric, or outpatient treatment. The incumbent utilizes the computerized patient record system to document pertinent information; uses the electronic communication system to input and access information; verbally provides information to the nursing care team for inclusion into in care planning; completes designated portion of admission data base; participates in change of shift report, walking rounds and team conferences; maintains a daily assignment sheet.  Participates in performance improvement activities.  Teaches patients and family members the necessity of continued proper health care.  Performs other duties as assigned.  At the GS-3 & 4 levels, incumbent will receive on-the-job training and/or formal training to develop proficiency to progress to the full performance level of the position.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Submit all applicable documents from “Applicant Checklist” below to:  VA Medical Center, Human Resources Liaison Office, Bldg. 1, Room 3302, 4801 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128 (Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) OR VA Heartland Network 15, Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources Management Office, Attn.:  Mary Ann Kowalewski, 4101 S. 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS  66048-5055

APPLICANT CHECKLIST - TITLE 5 POSITIONS - MPA 2008-216K

NAME:_______________________ SSN:______________

Please use the checklist below when compiling your application package and submit with application material.

NAME:_______________________ SSN:______________

Please use the checklist below when compiling your application package and submit with application material.

_____ REQUIRED: Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a  Résumé.  Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), résumé, or the Application for Federal Employment (SF-171).  The electronic word version of the OF-612 is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms/   NOTE: Résumés must provide all the information listed in the OPM Flyer OF-510 (Applying for a Federal Job).  This document is available at the following internet address:  http://www.opm.gov/forms

_____ REQUIRED:  All applicants must submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment Form.  Applicants who fail to submit this form may be rated ineligible.  This form will not be accepted from any records or files this office may be in possession of.  This form may be downloaded from the OPM website at www.opm.gov/forms.  This document is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university.

_____ Veterans must provide legible copies of DD214s showing all dates of service as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.), Note: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833.  DD-214’s must be a complete Member 4 copy or other copy, which includes the type of discharge.  If you are on terminal leave from active duty, attach a letter from your commander indicating the date of discharge and type of discharge.  The DD Form 214 must be submitted after the discharge date.

_____ Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference' with required proof as stated on the form (i.e., a VA letter issued after 1990 documenting a permanent service-connected disability, or if the VA letter specifically states that the disability is temporary it must be documented within the past twelve months).

 _____  All status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current and former government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel Action' which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career, career-conditional, or reinstatement eligibility).

____ Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments (i.e., disability noted by vocational rehab counselor, Peace Corp and VISTA Volunteers, etc.) must present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility. 

_____  All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current Performance Appraisal (must be within 15 months from the closing date of the announcement).

_____ (Optional) Responses to KSA's listed in the announcement.  Each KSA may be listed with your response below on bond or tablet paper.  Written response to KSAs is essential in evaluating your experience.

_____ statement certifying type proficiency (if required for this position, as listed in the announcement). Please note – this statement may be self-certification or from a school or testing site.

_____ If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330-704 for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resume, this includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

If you are claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.


Contact Information:
Mary Ann Kowalewski

Phone: 913-758-6481

Fax: None


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4101 South 4th Street Trafficway
Attn: 10N15/05
Leavenworth, KS 66048

US

Fax: None


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.