Nursing Assistant- Geriatrics- Community Living Center

4 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The CLC Nursing Assistant performs a range of patient care in a variety of settings within the Community Living Center. The NA performs care to patients as delegated by a RN, and performs work in assisting other medical personnel in the care or treatment of patients who have serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions. The NA will assist and deliver direct patient care.



Duties

The duties of the Nursing Assistant include, but are not limited to:

  • Assists the RN and Interdisciplinary Care Team in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as vital signs, weight, ambulation, etc.
  • Reports and documents specific information in the patient's electronic medical record
  • Responds and assists in detecting alarms, patient concerns, and completes walking rounds
  • Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and care of the patient
  • Performs patient care and comfort measures addressing the patient's bio psychosocial needs, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, hydration, skin care, rehabilitation, and safety
  • Communicates any concerns voiced by either the patient, family member or staff to RN
  • Communicates and coordinates with RN any time a patient needs to go off the floor for other services within the hospital
  • Transports patient to and from procedures as needed
  • Observe and report to charge nurse any changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance
  • Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes within scope of practice while awaiting assistance
  • Utilizes all lifting equipment to the fullest capability to assist the patient in getting in and out of bed
Work Schedule: Varied- to be discussed in interview

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required


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