Summary

The Community Living Center (CLC) Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) provides short and long-term skilled nursing care - rehabilitation - and restorative services to Veterans. The RNA - will play a vital role in assisting residents with restorative care programs aimed at promoting physical functioning - mobility - and independence. The RNA works with licensed nursing staff and rehabilitation professionals to implement individualized care plans that focus on maintaining and improving quality of life.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education or Training: One year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation
• Completion of an intensive - specialized - occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: GS-3 (Entry Level) (a) Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements (b) Assignments: Individuals assigned as GS-3 are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised
• GS-4 (Entry Level) (a) Experience: One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse - health technician - hospital corpsman - etc.) - performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states - therapeutic communication - and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments
• OR (b) Education: Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care - health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position - such as education in a program for psychology - psychiatric - or operating room technicians AND (c) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs): In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents
• Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner
• Ability to properly use equipment - materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan - continuous passive motion device - blood glucose monitoring machine - specimen collection - etc
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents - their families and other health professionals
• (d) Assignment: 1
• Individuals assigned as GS-4 Nursing Assistants are considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely supervised
• NA's at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist higher graded NAs - licensed nursing staff - and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care - home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute - sub-acute - or chronic states of illness
• The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors - higher graded NAs or other healthcare professionals
• 2
• In this role - the Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists higher graded NAs - licensed nursing staff - and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care - home or community living care - or other patients who are in acute - sub-acute - or chronic states of illness
• The Nursing Assistant in this role provides care under close supervision and refers issues/questions to supervisors - higher graded NAs - or other healthcare professionals
• GS-5 (Full Performance Level) (a) Experience: One year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge - skills - and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c) below OR (b) Education: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree AND (c) Demonstrated KSAs: Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital - long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
• Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents - families - interdisciplinary team and other personnel
• This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting
• Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance
• For example - recognizing need for basic life support - controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis - etc
• (d) Assignment: This is the full performance level for NAs
• NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care - home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute - sub acute or chronic states of illness
• The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements
• NAs at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role
• Preferred Experience: Experience in long-term care - skilled nursing facility - rehabilitation - hospice - and/or medical-surgical
• Experience in healthcare related field with direct patient care
• Restorative care
• Salary for this position ranges dependent upon applicant qualifications Grade 3: $48 -010-$62 -405 annually Grade 4: $53 -891-$70 -067 annually Grade 5: $60 -295-$78 -376 annually References: VA Handbook 5005/81 - PART II APPENDIX G46
• The full performance level of this vacancy is 5
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 3 to 5
• Physical Requirements: The population of male and female patients served ranges from the adult - age 18 - to the elderly adult - age 65 and over
• San Francisco VA Health Care System s a health care facility - providing acute medical - surgical - behavioral health - physical medicine and rehabilitation - geriatric - and primary care services predominately to veterans - but in special cases - includes active duty military and civilian populations
• This position requires visual acuity (Correctable to 20/40) - hearing clear distinctive speech (correctable to 20db) - and manual dexterity to perform prescribed procedures/computer usage
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or during patient operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - and is able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Ability to work varying hours of duty and be floated to other patient care areas as necessary.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) assigned to the Community Living Center (CLC) provides safe and individualized restorative care to complex - frail and mostly elderly residents who are acutely or chronically ill in a home like environment
• The RNA will care for Residents under close supervision by the Restorative Care Coordinator and Nursing Management
• The RNA ensures residents receive the necessary restorative care and services to attain or maintain the highest practical physical - mental - and psychosocial well- being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and person-centered care plan
• The RNA applies person centered care whereby the treatment plan and care reflect the specific needs of the resident and decisions are driven by the wishes - preferences - and lifelong habits of the resident
• Key Responsibilities: Assisting with restorative nursing care functions with the purpose of facilitating optimal functional independence in the care of residents receiving preventive - subacute - chronic - maintenance - and hospice care
• Carry out restorative programs including ambulation - transfers - bed mobility - ADLs (activities of daily living) - passive/active range-of-motion - splint/brace care - amputation/prosthetic care - and bowel/bladder assistance-per resident's plan of care
• Follow and document restorative care according to the care plan - maintaining accurate records for performance tracking and reporting
• Evaluate residents' functional abilities and report any needs or changes to the RN
• Record observations - vital signs - and changes in physical - emotional - or behavioral status in the electronic health record (CPRS)
• Assists residents with ADLs such as bathing - toileting - dressing - grooming - feeding - and meal assistance
• Helps with specimen collection - transporting veterans or specimens - and preparing for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
• Assists with splints - braces - orthotics - prosthetics - positioning - and the application of safety/support devices
• Monitors skin condition - hygiene - and safety risks - including fall risk - pressure ulcers - wandering - or other behavioral concerns
• Ensures proper infection control - equipment usage - and cleanliness in accordance with standard procedures
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary care team - participating in care planning and communication with RNs - LPNs - therapists - veterans - and families
• Participates in facility-wide initiatives like purposeful rounding - education - quality improvement - and safety drills
• Maintains accurate documentation for treatments - restorative activities - vital signs - and any deviations from protocols
• Collects data for performance improvement or reporting purposes (e.g
• restorative care metrics)
• Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm - 3:30pm-Midnight - 11:30pm-8:00am
• Schedule based on organizational needs
• Recruitment Incentive: Authorize - 10% of the rate of basic pay (excluding any additional pay) in each bi-weekly pay period after 90 days of successful employment
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized