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Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 33 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.
- →Please see the rewards of being an employee with the Department of Veteran Affairs: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30 - 2000; Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #:08379-F, 08380-F, 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
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