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Nursing Assistant

1 month ago

Lebanon, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is located at Lebanon VA Medical Center - Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line. Under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse (RN), the nursing assistant (NA) functions as a member of the nursing team and assists the RN in the care of patients in acute, subacute, or chronic states of illness. The NA delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients in the Community Living Center (CLC) while developing technical competencies.



Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a very wide range of patient personal care, support diagnostic services, and chart activities on a regular and continual basis within the CLC. The incumbent performs duties in such a way as to promote a sense of worth, dignity and independence within each individual.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assists the RN, LPN, and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) with providing input in the development of care plan based on the Veteran's care needs.
  • Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures, which include preparing the Veteran and monitoring the Veteran's condition.
  • Promotes the value of cultural transformation and Veteran-centered care to nursing staff in the CLC.
  • Actively seeks Veteran choice in care plan participation and goal development.
  • Under the direction of the RN or licensed practical nurse (LPN), monitors bladder and bowel functioning, tracking of I&O and hydration.
  • Consistently follows policies, standard operating procedures, and procedures as applicable to reusable medical equipment and infection control.
  • Observes Veterans and reports changes in Veteran behavior and condition to the unit charge nurse.
  • Reports required information for hand-off communication to charge nurse and co-workers, including to other members of the IDT, and other applicable staff and departments.
  • Communicates with families and significant others as appropriate.
  • Under the direction of the RN or LPN, provides health care services to the Veteran to include, but not limited to: Foley Catheter insertion/discontinuation/care; obtaining the Veteran's vital signs, blood glucose, or electrocardiogram (EKG); activities of daily living; and post-mortem care.
  • Promptly reports any deviations from normal practice patterns to the charge nurse, nurse manager (NM), or the nursing supervisor.
  • Completes all assigned routine documentation.
  • Takes appropriate action when indicated regarding equipment safety (Wanderguard unit, crash cart, refrigerators, etc.).
  • Communicates to appropriate staff when immediate intervention is needed for safe care.
  • Initiates and maintains standards of cleanliness and safety in Veteran environment and exercises proper us and maintenance of equipment.
  • Monitors Veterans risk for behaviors including, but not limited to: elopement; wandering; suicide; fall; behavior; and pressure ulcer; and taking action, when indicated, to include communicating to appropriate personnel, when further intervention is needed and completing necessary documentation.
  • Responds during emergencies, assisting during fire drills and responding to any safety issues as they arise.
  • Uses proper body mechanics and safe lifting equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) that promotes a safe workplace.
  • Encourages other staff compliance with safety policies.
  • Completes mandatory education requirements.
  • Under the direction of the RN or LPN, participates in developing and monitoring CLC based diversional activity programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 5:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (day rotator), 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with one 8 hour shift per pay period, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. with one 8 hour shift per pay period, or 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. All shifts include weekend and holiday rotation.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, 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.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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