NURSING ASSISTANT-MONITOR TECH-GS-6
Location: Dallas Texas
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ NURSING ASSISTANT-MONITOR TECH-GS-6 right now, this occupation will be placed in Texas. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
918856
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 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/
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VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
U. S. Citizenship
Must pa! ss pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
Applications are being accepted for one (1) Nursing Assistant-Monitor Tech position in 7C in Nursing Service. The incumbent must meet the requirements of, and perform the duties of the position. In addition to routine nursing assistant skills candidates must possess telemetry technician skills including performing 12-Lead EKG, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, oxygen therapy, rhythm interpretation to include: atrial, ventricular, blocks, pacemakers, a working knowledge of the Essentris Monitoring System, incentive spirometry, CPRS, patient safety duties and other duties assigned within individual competencies. Ability to analyze EKG readings in real-time, effectively communicating changes in patient EKG's to an RN or physician and be able to multi-task monitor! ing 30 different patients simultaneously. Identifies and interprets arrhythmias. Uses calibers to measure: PR interval, RR interval, QRS complex and QT interval for loading of sotalol. Must have a working knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. Utilizes unit resources; MSDS manual, Unit Resource Manual and Medical Center and Nursing Service policies and computer menus. Consistently communicates with customers (e.g. veterans, family members, and the general public) in a courteous, tactful, and helpful manner. Communication, both oral and/or written, is generally provided promptly and is responsive to the customer's needs.
Tours of duty: Various shifts
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses
are not
authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position,
applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Time! -in-grade:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and hav! e held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For the GS-6 level, applicants must have held the GS-5 or higher grade for a year.
The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience includes 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: (1) providing personal nursing care such as providing pre - and post - operative care. (2) Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment and apparatus. (3) Caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording, and reporting changes in thei! r behavior, and providing reassurance and encouragement. (4) Assisting surgeon and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients.
GS-6: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Nursing Assistant-Monitor Tech Functional Requirements: The work is primarily active and requires extensive and prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items, pushing stretcher, wheelchair, mobile equipment or patients.
The work requires above average agility and dexterity.
The work requires heavy lifting of equipment or patients.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the ! assessment questionnaire for this position:
1. Ability to plan! and implement complex patient care procedures using knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart.
2. Knowledge and ability to evaluate and communicate in an effective therapeutic manner.
3. Knowledge and ability to comply with Infection Control Standards.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
FINAL JOB OFFER IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A PHYSICAL (IF REQUIRED), AND RECEIPT OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS/ENTITIES (LEIE), HEALTHCARE INTEGRITY AND PROTECTION DATA BANK (HIPDB) FINGERPRINT CHECKS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis.
Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
APPLICANTS 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.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF! 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are stil! l in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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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. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacatio! n, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, 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
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used i! n determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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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: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 11:11:34 GMT