Nursing Assistant

Locations: Shiprock, NM

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:6/12/2024 to 6/25/2024

Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Preston Standards Nurse Assistant 0621 and Preston Standard Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions. OPM Qualification standards for Nurse Assistant 0621 and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for positions at the GS-04 level.

Completed 26 weeks of general experience and 26 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 grade level to qualify - performing a variety of nonprofessional nursing care and diagnostic support duties in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility. Education: 2 years above high school with course directly related to the position. Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for positions at the GS-05.

For GS-05 Grade Level - Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for the position at the GS-05 level: Candidates must have 1 year equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service. OR Successful completion of 4-years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses in practical nursing or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position.

Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional 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. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:

Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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Announcement #:IHS-24-NN-12440740-ESEP/MP