Nursing Assistant (Oral Care)
Location: Bedford Massachusetts
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Nursing Assistant (Oral Care) right now, this occupation will be placed in Massachusetts. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 884276
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's 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 America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to 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 and leadership positions 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. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
For more information about our facility, please visit http://www.bedf! ord.va.gov .
NOTE: The Professional Standards ! Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Work Schedule: To Be Determined
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
Open to U.S. Citizens DUTIES:
As the Nursing Assistant (Oral Care), you will perform assistive care for patients who require continuing assessment, redirection of behavior to achieve treatment, reassurance, supervision and specialized activities to maintain and/or improve patientÂ's le! vel of functioning. The duties of this position include but are not limited to: assisting patients perform daily oral hygiene; monitoring vital signs, patient observations for changes in condition; providing a range of dental procedures including teeth brushing with toothpaste and mouth rinse, interproximal cleaning with proxibrushes or stimudents and floss; observing and reporting complications to nursing/dental; and recording patient information including patientÂ's progress and/or response to treatment in the electronic medical record. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. citizenship.
- English language proficiency. Employees appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
GS-03 : 6 months general experience OR 1 year of education above high school with course(s) directly related to t! he occupation.
General experience is defined as any type of wo! rk that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad area of the occupation.
GS-04 : 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 OR 2 years of education above high school with courses directly related to the occupation.
Specialized experience is defined as non-professional 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 special 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.
A transcript or course listing must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
References: OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards , Nursing Assistant Series, 0621
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educ! ation in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particular! ly 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 Al l 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: Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing and walking throughout the ward. The work requires regular and recurring ability to physically control or defend against mentally ill patients.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Quest! ionnaire 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 .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits packag! e that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life ins! urance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 08 May 2013 02:50:10 GMT