NURSING ASSISTANT en Department of Defense

Not Required

Duties

Provides specialized nursing care and treatment to patients of all ages.,Prepares patient for examination, minor surgical and o medical treatments.,Collects patient records and ensures test results are entered into patient records.,Performs clean and sterile dressing changes by packing open wounds and burns under the direction of the physician, and Registered Nurse.,Assists in the collection and labeling of specimens.,Assists with scheduling patients for procedures and follow-up appointments for post-op surgeries.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) monitoring patient vital signs, and 2) assisting care providers during procedures or examinations, and 3) setting up and/or maintaining medical equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Completion of at least a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

See Qualifications section for education requirements.

Other Information

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. Duty Hours: Full-Time Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Candidates who falsify their resume may be fined, imprisoned, barred from Federal employment or removed from federal employment. Additional information about the location: Fort Liberty is a culturally diverse area with both rural and city populations. Centrally located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, residents enjoy a temperate year-round climate and world-renowned colleges and universities. Co-located at Fayetteville, NC between the beautiful beaches of North Carolina and the scenic Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains, the area was only one of 10 cities in the US to receive the coveted "All-American City" award. You'll never get bored here! Fayetteville is a progressive city of 175,000 nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The region offers numerous historic sites, museums, entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. One of the area's greatest assets is its thriving arts and cultural community. Theatre, symphony orchestras, and museums are available, in addition to the numerous festivals and special events held throughout the year. Fayetteville city parks offer a variety of leisure activities, programs and facilities. The city is home to professional hockey and indoor football teams. The region is served by three institutions of higher learning: Fayetteville State University, Methodist University and Fayetteville Technical Community College.