Nursing Assistant- Tele-sitter Program

Summary The Nursing Assistant position is located at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Murfreesboro, TN campus in Nursing Operations- Tele-sitter Program. Responsibilities This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-5. At the GS-3 and GS-4 grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-5. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance. Major Job Duties: Participates in implementing the healthcare plan by performing tasks delegated by and performed under the supervision and directions of a Registered Nurse Performs full range of nursing procedures utilizing appropriate and safe techniques Responsible for the reprocessing and cleaning of reusable medical equipment items on the assigned unit Provides appropriate verbal information and written facts as a part of a patient-driven holistic care plan for life Assures the appropriate/safe use of equipment and supplies Follows principles of infection control and safety for a wide range of conditions including implementation of standard precautions and identifying and reporting environmental safety hazards Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and follows guidelines and emergency preparedness plan Provides for activities of daily living of a group of patients Provides technical support to the unit staff Orients, coaches and educates staff and students Provides monitoring for patients that require close and continuous observation using the AvaSure Telesitter technology Continuous visual monitoring of 1-12 patients using virtual monitoring equipment and software via video screens, while in a secluded area Competence in completing electronic documentation accurately and promptly Keen observation skills to identify potential safety and medical concerns promptly Ability to evaluate patient behavior continually for effectiveness and appropriateness of monitoring Strong verbal communication skills for interaction with patients, staff and healthcare teams via all platforms included but limited to phone, Microsoft Teams and Vocera Ability to perform hand-off communications effectively Skills in de-escalating potentially tense situations and providing support to patients Demonstrates ability to interact compassionately with patients, staff and family Flexibility to cover breaks for other telestitters/hospital sitters as needed Willingness to learn new systems or procedures and adapt to the dynamic needs of the healthcare environment Function as a Nursing Assistant/Sitter on all impatient units and give direct patient cares as listed under Nursing Assistant role and responsibilities as needed Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Pay Schedule: V785 Work Schedule: Full-time; Based on the needs of the service Compressed/Flexible: Not Available 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 #: 70315-F, 70316-F, 70317-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-02