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Duties performed include, but are not limited to the following:
- Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable Veteran populations
- Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned Veteran care based on the Veterans' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant Veteran information
- Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the Veteran, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the Veteran's condition before, during, and following the procedure
- Recognizes and documents changes in Veteran's condition, reporting changes to the RN and/or provider; initiating action with direction
- Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent Veteran care situation, seek assistance of the RN and/or Provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed
- Cares for Veterans in accordance with established nursing procedures, standards of care, VA ethical standards and plan of care
- Completed work should need only a general review by a RN or Provider for appropriateness and conformity with established standards of practice, policies/procedures
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm; subject to change based on the need of the agency
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 #: 502-00247-F / 502-00248-F / 502-00249-F / 502-00250-F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $44,455 Per Year (GS 00)