Nursing Assistant
Company: usagov
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Summary
About the Position: Located at outpatient clinics in Fort Carson,
Colorado.
- This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies
exist and may be filled from this announcement. We accept
applications on an ongoing basis; applicants will be reviewed and
referred for selection at periodic cut-off dates, occurring twice a
month.
- This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
Duties
- Obtain accurate vital signs.
- Record data on clinical records and chart patient
information.
- Assist patient care providers during examinations, procedures,
treatments and diagnostic tests.
- Assist with providing emotional, physical comfort and safety
needs of patients.
- Prepare patients and rooms for examinations and diagnostic
tests.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness
determination, as determined by a completed background
investigation.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a
Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service
Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- This position may have a specific initial background
investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its
duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of
eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
- Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of
Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must
provide a recognized exemption.
- Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B
immunization is required for all positions with direct patient
contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other
immunizations depending on the type of position.
- A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to
pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be
required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis
testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced
certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
- This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends,
holidays).
- This position may require the incumbent to work on call during
irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends,
holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
- This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or
holidays.
- This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends,
holidays) and/or rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires
employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at
predetermined intervals).
- This position may require the incumbent to work during
irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends,
holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
- Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise
and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are
selected.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience
requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all
qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume
must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based
on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your
application. Additional information about transcripts is in this
document.
Basic requirements for a GS-05 Nursing Assistant:
Experience required: To qualify based on your experience, your
resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared
you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined
as: performing routine procedures (e.g. throat/wound cultures,
dressing changes, blood pressure screenings, ear irrigations,
suture removal, bandaging, splinting, etc.); maintaining patient
medical records/charts; or obtaining vital signs. This definition
of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next
lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the
required experience in order to qualify for this job, you may
qualify if your education meets the definitions below:
Education Substitution for Specialized Experience: Completion of at
least a four-year course of study above high school leading to a
bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field of study. (Note: You
must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for
Specialized Experience: If you have some, but not all, of the
experience or education described above, you may still qualify by
combining the amount of creditable experience and education that
you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of
qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of
undergraduate education in excess of 60 hours (total semester hours
minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total must equal at
least 100% to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your
transcripts.)
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign
colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements,
you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a
private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign
education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to
that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit
has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or
university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
- This announcement may be used to fill positions in the
following clinics: Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family
Medicine/Primary Care & Obstetrics/Gynecology.
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
- Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who
are new to Federal service.
- Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
- Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The
incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or
remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
- This position may be designated as Key.
- Position may be designated as Mission Essential.
- Position may be designated as Emergency Essential.
- This position may require you to wear a uniform or protective
clothing.
- This may be an obligated position.
- Permanent, term, temporary, full-time, part-time, or
intermittent positions may be filled from this solicitation.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is temporary, full-time, part-time or
intermittent.
- Temporary Positions: A temporary position is time limited and
may be extended in one year increments to a maximum of three years
and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the
appointment.
- Term Positions: A term position is time-limited and may be
extended to a maximum of eight years.
- Intermittent Positions: This position does not provide
guaranteed work hours each week and work will be assigned on an
intermittent "as needed basis." This position will NOT lead to a
full-time position. Intermittent employees are NOT eligible for
benefits (Health and Life Insurance) (Annual and Sick Leave).
- This position may require selectees to obtain and maintain
certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- This position may require selectees to obtain and maintain
certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department
of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for
highly qualified candidates.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market
Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers
the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/
for more information.
- If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you
do not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested
in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized,
subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an
agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government
Interest.
- Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status
of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety
protocols. For more information, visit
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
- Benefits
Review our benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application
package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the
questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the
qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your r--sum-- and/or supporting documentation,
a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications
and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or
omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive
awards in your resume as that information may be taken into
consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be
required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all
other candidates.
- Benefits
Review our benefits
- Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or
not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A
complete description of preference categories and the associated
required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume,
your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which
prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these
documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application
package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the
specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate
material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and
qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this
vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain
hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per
week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If
your resume does not contain this information, your application may
be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for
this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want
to substitute your education for experience. If you claim
qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript,
your education will not be used in making a qualification
determination and you may be found "not qualified." See:
Transcripts and Licenses. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the
application package, to include supplemental documents, may be
shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental
documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may
sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal
information before you submit your application. You may be asked to
provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are
selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
- How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on 03/31/2023to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You
will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you
do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before
beginning the application
(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11838602).
- Follow the prompts to select your r--sum-- and/or other
supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to
include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded
documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application
process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must
complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application
package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the
questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing
date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus
scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online
application process and submit your online application may be found
on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status
of your application, log into your USAJOBS account
(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications
will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will
appear along with the date your application was last updated. For
information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
DHA COE Healthcare Recruitment DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and
quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be
ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no
further consideration.
- Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or
not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A
complete description of preference categories and the associated
required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume,
your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which
prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these
documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application
package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the
specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate
material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and
qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this
vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain
hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per
week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If
your resume does not contain this information, your application may
be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for
this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want
to substitute your education for experience. If you claim
qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript,
your education will not be used in making a qualification
determination and you may be found "not qualified." See:
Transcripts and Licenses. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the
application package, to include supplemental documents, may be
shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental
documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may
sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal
information before you submit your application. You may be asked to
provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are
selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on 03/31/2023to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You
will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you
do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before
beginning the application
(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11838602).
- Follow the prompts to select your r--sum-- and/or other
supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to
include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded
documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application
process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must
complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application
package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the
questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing
date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus
scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online
application process and submit your online application may be found
on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status
of your application, log into your USAJOBS account
(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications
will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will
appear along with the date your application was last updated. For
information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
DHA COE Healthcare Recruitment DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and
quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be
ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no
further consideration.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
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