Summary

At the full performance level (GS-6) - delivers comprehensive patient care by collecting histories - recording vitals - completing clinical reminders - assisting exams - and administering medications. Monitors conditions - reports changes - supports complex procedures - and responds to urgent needs. Educates patients - mentors junior staff - protects sensitive data - and maintains professionalism in varied - fast-paced - and sometimes high-risk clinical settings

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Full Performance Level (GS-6) Duties - Monitor patients - identify changes - and report significant findings to providers - Respond to urgent or emergent situations and begin directed interventions - Administer medications and observe for physical or emotional reactions - Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and procedures - Collect histories - complete clinical reminders - and assist in wellness and physical exams - Record and trend vital signs and intake data for provider review - Prepare patients for exams and help with diabetic foot checks and female wellness care - Educate patients and families on care instructions and health needs - Adapt care to age - cultural - cognitive - and emotional considerations - Maintain patient privacy - dignity - and strong therapeutic relationships - Precept and guide less experienced staff such as LPNs - NAs - and HTs - Document patient information accurately in accordance with protocols - Follow PACT protocols - standing orders - and primary care SOPs - Protect sensitive health data and follow information security rules - Deliver customer service and work cooperatively in team-based care settings Developmental Level (GS-5) Duties - Deliver a full range of practical nursing care for varied conditions - Prepare - administer - and document medications - Observe and report patient responses to meds and treatments - Identify and respond to changes in condition - Assist in emergency measures and resuscitation - Educate patients and families - Support complex diagnostic tests and procedures - Record vitals - intake histories - and clinical reminders - Assist with physicals - female exams - and diabetic foot exams - Mentor less experienced LPNs - NAs - and HTs - Recognize equipment or safety hazards and report issues - Interact with patients and families using strong service standards - Document care accurately with minimal oversight - Follow established protocols - orders - and policies - Maintain data security - professionalism - and teamwork Developmental Level (GS-4) Duties - Provide basic practical nursing care with less supervision - Record and trend vital signs - Assist with physicals and wellness exams - Complete intake histories and clinical reminders - Support diabetic foot exams - Recognize and report changes in condition - Provide patient and family education - Deliver direct care safely in varied environments - Use PPE and follow infection control rules - Communicate with diverse patient populations - Document care per policy - Carry out duties with greater judgment than GS-3 - Apply established protocols and procedures - Work cooperatively within the care team - Maintain patient privacy - data security - and professionalism Entry Level (GS-3) Duties - Assist with physical exams and wellness checks - Record and report vital signs - Support diabetic foot exams - Gather intake histories - Complete clinical reminders - Assist with female wellness exams - Provide basic patient education - Observe and report simple changes in condition - Deliver direct care within license limits - Maintain safety and follow infection control rules - Use PPE and work in varied clinical settings - Communicate clearly with veterans and families - Document care activities - Follow guidance from RNs and providers Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm (Tour of Duty and location may change due to patient care needs) - to include Saturdays Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized 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 #: 53982-F (GS-3)
• 53983-F (GS-4)
• 53984-F (GS-5)
• 53985-F (GS-6) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized