Description:
The HT position performs direct patient care tasks and clinical procedures that do not require the judgment of a licensed health care professional within primary care at SD VA Healthcare System in La Jolla. The position is also responsible for routine administrative and logistical tasks in support of the clinic and functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team working in a clinic setting and is responsible to the Assistant Nurse Manager Nurse Manager of the Primary Care Clinic.
Requirements:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04.
GS-05 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Able to perform specific duties including clinical patient support and general administrative support for all patient related activities in the primary care clinic. Performs skilled venipuncture in accordance with facility and laboratory policies and procedures. Performs patient care and documents in the electronic medical record, patient intake and exit interviews to support the efficiency and work flow of the clinic. Completes all applicable clinical reminders upon intake and takes appropriate clinical action as needed, based on responses. Such actions may include: initiating 911/quick response notifications, referrals to mental health integration/1:1 monitoring. Sets up/organizes comprehensive patient treatment areas and prepares patients for their visit. Performs routine Electrocardiograms and ensure data uploading to electronic medical record (CPRS). Recognizes abnormalities and brings them to the attention of the appropriate healthcare provider. As appropriate, collects, documents care tasks in the electronic medical record, and prepares laboratory specimens for transport to laboratory in accordance with policy (i.e. proper specimen labeling, proper transport medium). Performs basic waived testing and non-complex nursing procedures, such as but not limited to: finger-stick glucose testing, COVID testing, post-void residual/bladder ultrasound scan (BVI/use bladder scanner), ear irrigation, and various forms of specimen collection, which may include phlebotomy. Performs skilled venipuncture in accordance with facility and laboratory policies and procedures. Monitors waiting areas and clinical areas for patient safety; identifies safety hazards and initiates appropriate action to correct or report unsafe conditions. Escorts/ transports patients between areas within the clinic as necessary. Responsible for cleaning disinfecting and sterilization of equipment and ancillary equipment according to Medical Center Policies and Procedures. Adheres to the Infection Control Guidelines for the Medical Center. Float to cover staffing as needed within the CBOC locations. Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all RME and devices regarding processing of used/dirty equipment/devices and prepares for transport of all RME requiring specialized handling to main facility. Monitors liquid nitrogen and oxygen tank inventory and ensures enough supply available for daily clinic utilization. Ensures patient care areas/exam rooms are clean and stocked with equipment, linen and supplies needed for expected patient care. Maintains clinic Emergency/Disaster Preparedness supplies to ensure ready for activation whenever required. Participates in and responds to monthly Emergency Management Radio checks. Functions as the clinic Safe Patient Handling Champion, ensuring associated equipment (i.e. Hoyer lifts, Ceiling lifts, etc.) is properly functional. In addition, is responsible for educating and training staff to utilize equipment properly and safely. Functions as primary point of contact for implementation of safety regulations and safe working conditions and is accountable to supervisor to report conditions and progress on eliminating discrepancies. Provides administrative/reception services as needed, greets visitors and answers phone calls; utilizes phone, virtual and face-to-face communications with various levels of clinical, clerical/administrative staff and customers; provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Performs all clerical duties required of the position, including work lists, logs, and pending lists, work orders, equipment maintenance and inventory and assists ANM and NM as needed. Incumbent must exhibit a professional attitude and technical competence. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with agency customers, co-workers, the general public and others who come in contact with the lab. Provides guidance or referral for special assistance.
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Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-05 level. Successfully completed one full year in a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. Training: Completion of appropriate training such as in service training programs, training acquired while serving in the Armed Forces, and government-sponsored developmental training programs will be allowed credit on a month-for-month basis, generally through the GS-5 level. Such training meets general or specialized experience requirements depending upon its applicability.
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Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-05 level. Have a combination of specialized experience and education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to l year of specialized experience. Determine the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the year of specialized experience required at the GS-5 level. Then determine the applicant's education as a percentage of the education that meets the requirements for GS-5. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-05. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-XX. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience