Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 946765
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
The Medical Center serves over 25,000 patients at its main campus and five community based outpatient clinics in Central and Western Massachusetts. Core missions are primary care, mental health inpatient and outpatient care, and extended care. The Medical Center is engaging employees in a Culture of Improvement, utilizing a variety of Process Improvement techniques to improve efficiency of clinical operational functions to the benefit of veterans and staff.
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.
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Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass pre-employment examination
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
- Background and-or Security Investigation required
The Nursing Service Line has 2 full-time vacancies for a GS-05 Psychiatric Nursing Assistant on 7 upper. The psychiatric nursing assistant performs a wide range of nursing care activities. In addition to performing personal care, treatments, recording, and support duties, also encourages involvement by the patient in his/her individual treatment plan. Independently leads scheduled activities of daily living groups, reality orientation and socialization. Duties include assisting patients with activities of daily-living, diagnostic procedures, treatments, charting, and patient and family education. Duties include basic health care, escorting patients to appointments and off station, recognizing and reporting symptoms that may indicate escalation of behaviors, recording patient information in the medical record, providing direction, information and limit setting in accordance with the patient’s treatment plan. Other duties include maintaining a clean and safe environment, using standard precautions and using equipment according to policy and procedures, attending to patient needs during acute episodes, and recognizing acute episodes. The following duties are identified:
o Initiate activity groups
o Supports the plan of care for the patient.
o Precepts new NA.
o Identifies behavior that is problematic.
o Initiates a psychiatric intervention.
o Participates in the Psychiatric Intervention Team following the non-violent crisis intervention guidelines.
o Escorts high psychiatric patients as indicated.
o Provides Special one to one.
o Provides basic physical care to keep the patient clean and dry.
o Knows the location of the patients assigned.
o Writes daily note on identified patients.
o Assists the physician or NP/PA with procedures.
o Initiates CPR, procure equipment, and/or assist in transporting a patient during a medical emergency.
o Supports and participate ill performance Improvement activities.
o Participates in searches of a person for contraband or items that are identified as unsafe according to unit-based policy.
o Searches for patients as required. .
o Provides nourishment and fluids to patients between meals following established Guidelines.
o Supervises and assists patients with ADLs as necessary.
o Takes vital signs, pain scale evaluation.
o Develops computer/keyboarding skills.
o Follows appropriate guidelines when using non-behavioral and behavioral restraints.
o Participates in unit-based committee work as assigned.
o Patient and family education.
o Duties include basic health care, escorting patients to appointments and off station, recognizing and reporting symptoms that may indicate escalation of behaviors, recording patient information in the medical record, providing direction, information and limit setting in accordance with the patient’s treatment plan.
o Other duties include maintaining a clean and safe environment, using standard precautions and using equipment according to policy and procedures, attending to patient needs during acute episodes, and recognizing acute episodes.
Hours are : Shifts will be determined at time of hire, however the PNA is able to rotate to all tours of duty, weekends and holidays and may be reassigned to other nursing areas to meet patient needs. When necessary the PNA may be required to work overtime.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English language proficiency - must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-4) OR successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelors degree with courses related to the occupation OR equivalent combinations of successfully completed related post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. A transcript or course listing must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Specialized Experience: Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid performing duties, such as:
· Providing personal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care.
· Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating reusable medical equipment and apparatus.
· Caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording, and reporting changes in their behavior, and providing reassurance and encouragement.
· Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients.
· preferred previous psychiatric nursing assistant experience
References : OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for General Schedule Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0600/0621.htm
PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements: Working with patients requires regular and recurring Standing, Bending, stooping, lifting, sitting, and walking and may be exposed to situations that require intervention.
Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Northampton, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
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