Nursing Assistant

1 month ago

Pittsburgh, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is located at the Pittsburgh VAMC. The nursing assistant will be assigned to the Inpatient Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Unit. This unit cares for patients with a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to thought, mood, PTSD, self-harm, and addiction.

A recruitment incentive has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.



Duties

The incumbent will serve as an integral member of the Behavioral/Health Inpatient Psychiatry unit at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. Incumbents within this unit provide quality care to Veteran residents and patients using a variety of treatment procedures in one-on-one as well as group settings (i.e. reality orientation, small group therapy).Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing care to patients as directed and serving as an integral member of the treatment team by motivating patients and redirecting their behavior toward treatment plan goals; participating in the admission of patients by collecting information, orienting patients to the unit, checking them for contraband when indicated, and assisting the Nurse in formulating appropriate nursing actions; accurately and efficiently vital signs, obtaining specimens, and supporting the Physician with any other diagnostic tests; identifying and meeting the needs of patients for information and guidance in daily living.
  • Promoting patient participation in therapeutic communities by fostering increased self-reliance and independence through education and involvement of their treatment plan; reporting any changes in patient condition or behavior in a timely manner to the appropriate personnel on the ward; being able to concisely describe and report any subtle behavior changes and interactions among patients and nursing staff.
  • Performing patient care treatments such as foot soaks or changes of sterile dressings; encouraging patients to maintain self-care and monitoring their physical and emotional progress using the designated charting techniques; maintaining a safe and secure environment oriented toward future independent living; adhering to all Medical Center policies and procedures as directed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: All rotating tours to include weekends and some holidays.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 / NA-Inpatient Behavioral Health
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Note: This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

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