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Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This Nursing Assistant position is in the Nursing service with the Central California VA Health Care System located in Fresno California. Under the direction of a Registered or Practical Nurse, the Nursing Assistant (NA) provides direct patient care. The NA operates across diverse settings, including inpatient, outpatient, acute, community living care & home care, supporting patients with both acute & chronic conditions.
What You'll Do
- →About this position: This position serves as a Nursing Assistant at the Central California VA Health Care System located in Fresno California.
- →If selected the candidate can be selected at the GS-03, GS-04, or GS-05 level.
- →GS-03: Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist higher graded Nursing Assistants, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the care of patients.
- →The employee is assigned to areas requiring specialized skills, perceptive judgment, observation, and use of complex equipment.
- →The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded Nursing Assistants, or other healthcare professionals.
- →GS-04: Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist higher graded Nursing Assistants, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the care of patients.
- →The employee is assigned to areas requiring specialized skills, perceptive judgment, observation, and use of complex equipment.
- →The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded Nursing Assistants, or other healthcare professionals.
- →GS-05: Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients.
- →The distinguishing factor is that patient assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements.
- →Nursing Assistants at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role.
- →Functional Statement #: 08381-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓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 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 99353aa7-5227-461c-a79d-ccc1c49ef81f
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