Nursing Assistant

4 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 #: / 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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