Nursing Assistant

3 months ago

Sioux Falls, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Part time
Summary

The Nursing Assistant provides care to adult and geriatric Veteran with varying levels of physical and mental conditions. As an integral part of the nursing team the Nursing Assistant has an impact on Veterans, visitors, coworkers, and other employees of the VA Medical Center and is expected to exercise judgment and to engage RN when necessary. The nursing assistant is expected to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure and techniques as appropriate to the role.



Duties

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 09/30/2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 02/07/2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

The Nursing Assistant uses knowledge and skills to complete assigned duties which involve performing activities at the assigned level with supervision by the registered nurse. The nursing assistant provides care to adult and geriatric Veteran with varying levels of physical and mental conditions. As an integral part of the nursing team the Nursing Assistant has an impact on Veterans, visitors, coworkers, and other employees of the VA Medical Center and is expected to exercise judgment and to engage RN when necessary. The nursing assistant is expected to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure and techniques as appropriate to the role.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Performs a variety of nursing care activities which include bathing, feeding, oral care and related personal hygiene duties. To include coordination of weekly and prn bathing schedule.
  • Assist with range of motion, ambulation, lifting, getting Veteran ready for PT/OT, positioning and self-help activities.
  • Assists with bladder and bowel elimination; may measure and apply condom catheters. Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans and alerts appropriate CLC staff to abnormal findings.
  • May reapply nasal oxygen cannula if misplaced from Veterans nares. May obtain full oxygen tank and replace empty oxygen tank for Veteran as needed.
  • Serve as a responsible member of the nursing team requiring interaction with Veterans, family members, professional personnel, supportive personnel and members of other services; responding to concerns of Veterans and visitor in a manner that is effective and improves customer satisfaction.
  • Recognize and properly use equipment, materials and supplies to carry out procedures and other assignments under the direction of the RN or LPN.
  • Observes and reports current observations such as Veterans' physical condition, emotional response, observes skin condition, variations in vital signs, urine, stool or sputum; personal habits of Veteran, and listens for clues to Veteran's reaction to illness and treatment, and reports observation to RN.
  • Assist with admission process of new Veterans to the floor, showing them how to use the TV, call light, and dining area. Initiates laundry list and sends clothing to be labeled.
  • Utilizes principles of body mechanics in Veteran lifting, equipment handling, and Veteran care related to activities. Uses lifting devices and mechanical aids whenever possible. Obtains additional personnel when lifting, moving or transferring Veteran in order to prevent back strain and or injury.
Work Schedule: This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

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