Certified Nursing Assistant
OverviewCertified Nurse Assistant - Minot AFB, NDBest known as the Magic City, Minot was founded in 1887 when the Great Northern Railway set up camp for the winter.
As if by magic, the tent town grew rapidly into a bustling population of 5,000 in five months.
The city continued to grow with the construction of Minot State University (formerly known as the State Normal School) in 1913 and the Minot Air Force Base in the 1950s.
Each July, the largest event in the state, the North Dakota State Fair, draws visitors from around the region.
This vibrant city is full of attractions, including Roosevelt Park Zoo, Dakota Territory Air Museum and the Scandinavian Heritage Park, which honors the five Scandinavian countries.
It includes a full-size replica of the Gol Stave Church.
The newest family-friendly attraction is the Magic City Discovery Center, a hybrid between a children's museum and science center featuring over 150 interactive experiences.
Minot has a 65-piece symphony orchestra making it one of the smallest cities with a symphonic ensemble in the country.
Norsk H stfest, which translates to Norwegian fall festival, occurs annually and is the largest Scandinavian festival in North America.
It features traditional cuisine and top-notch entertainment that draws international travelers from around the world.
Half of the fun while traveling is eating your way through the city's cuisine.
Local favorites blend with flavors from around the globe, including bakeries, pubs, fine dining and family style restaurants.
For the best of both worlds, visit Minot and experience this small-town atmosphere with big-city style.
Check out some of the other fun things to see and do in Minot along with some of the tasty unique places to dine.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.
For more information, please visit the following link:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ />Responsibilities Interview and measure vitals of patients (i.
e.
, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pain, height, weight, allergies, primary complaint, etc.
) Prepare patients and rooms for examinations and diagnostic tests.
Conduct routine procedures, such as throat and wound cultures, dressing changes, blood pressure screenings, ear irrigations, suture removal, and application of various supporting bandages and splints.
Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) on patients, to include repositioning, bathing, oral care and all other basic patient needs.
Assist patient care providers during examinations, procedures, treatments and diagnostic tests.
Record data on clinical records and chart patient information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsQualificationsWho May Apply:
US CitizensIn 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.
Basic Requirement for Nursing Assistant:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or above) in nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid that included experience in:
obtaining vital signs, maintaining patient medical records/charts, and explaining instructions or answering questions for patients and/or staff.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OREducation:
Completion of at least a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field of study.
ORCombination of Education and
Experience:
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.
Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Allergology Clinical Works Health Care Medical Records Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As if by magic, the tent town grew rapidly into a bustling population of 5,000 in five months.
The city continued to grow with the construction of Minot State University (formerly known as the State Normal School) in 1913 and the Minot Air Force Base in the 1950s.
Each July, the largest event in the state, the North Dakota State Fair, draws visitors from around the region.
This vibrant city is full of attractions, including Roosevelt Park Zoo, Dakota Territory Air Museum and the Scandinavian Heritage Park, which honors the five Scandinavian countries.
It includes a full-size replica of the Gol Stave Church.
The newest family-friendly attraction is the Magic City Discovery Center, a hybrid between a children's museum and science center featuring over 150 interactive experiences.
Minot has a 65-piece symphony orchestra making it one of the smallest cities with a symphonic ensemble in the country.
Norsk H stfest, which translates to Norwegian fall festival, occurs annually and is the largest Scandinavian festival in North America.
It features traditional cuisine and top-notch entertainment that draws international travelers from around the world.
Half of the fun while traveling is eating your way through the city's cuisine.
Local favorites blend with flavors from around the globe, including bakeries, pubs, fine dining and family style restaurants.
For the best of both worlds, visit Minot and experience this small-town atmosphere with big-city style.
Check out some of the other fun things to see and do in Minot along with some of the tasty unique places to dine.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.
For more information, please visit the following link:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ />Responsibilities Interview and measure vitals of patients (i.
e.
, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pain, height, weight, allergies, primary complaint, etc.
) Prepare patients and rooms for examinations and diagnostic tests.
Conduct routine procedures, such as throat and wound cultures, dressing changes, blood pressure screenings, ear irrigations, suture removal, and application of various supporting bandages and splints.
Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) on patients, to include repositioning, bathing, oral care and all other basic patient needs.
Assist patient care providers during examinations, procedures, treatments and diagnostic tests.
Record data on clinical records and chart patient information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsQualificationsWho May Apply:
US CitizensIn 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.
Basic Requirement for Nursing Assistant:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or above) in nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid that included experience in:
obtaining vital signs, maintaining patient medical records/charts, and explaining instructions or answering questions for patients and/or staff.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OREducation:
Completion of at least a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field of study.
ORCombination of Education and
Experience:
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.
Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Allergology Clinical Works Health Care Medical Records Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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