Nursing Assistant

About the Position

About the Position: The incumbent serves as a Nursing Assistant in any of several areas of a Medical Treatment Facility.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Recruitment Incentive maybe authorized. Advance In Hire maybe authorized to those who are new to the federal employment.

• Review electronic health record and documents patient information.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and records into electronic health record.
• Recognize abnormal results and reports to the nurse in charge or medical provider.
• Set up equipment and instruments and hands instruments to health care providers as required.
• Instruct patients and families on various subjects in accordance with established protocols.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required and annually thereafter.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Required to be screened for and obtain necessary immunizations/vaccinations (hepatitis, influenza, etc.), unless exempted by a licensed physician.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• 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.