Nursing Assistant

4 weeks ago

Des Moines, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Summary

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).

This is an Intermittent (PRN) position, the schedule is set based on procedural requirements and the needs of the VA.

Duties


Nursing Assistant -

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 09/30/2024. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

The Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for a Certified Nursing Assistant position for Primary Care . This position requires a professional individual with a broad-based clinical knowledge that enables him/her to effectively provide care to a veteran population with widely diverse conditions/diagnoses, including caring for residents at of this position are, but not limited to: Recognizes emergency situations, calls for help, initiates emergency procedures until help arrives and continues to be available to the response team until the emergency is resolved Completes assignments, reports to the accountable LPN/RN when assignment has been completed, or when unable to complete activities. Uses communication skill such as observing, listening, reflection, and identification of non-verbal messages to interact with patients; recognizes communication barriers Assists providers and nurses in positioning patients for bedside procedures(., lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion) Adheres to safety measures related to patients at risk for falling Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation precautions implemented ( sweeping room and unit area of any potential items of danger); assists in initiation of and monitoring of patient with seclusion/behavioral management as directed, appropriate use and care of protective/restraint devices. Performs, records and reports blood glucose testing using the finger stick method at the bedside Sets up/monitors/records suction canister /equipment/supplies in the patient room Collects and delivers specimens, as directed Applies cardiac monitor leads to the patient's chest/performs EKG as applicable by unit and competency Takes & records temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, pulse oximetry, height & weight Able to adjust to assignment changes. Work Schedule :
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
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).
Telework : Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Fi nancial 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.

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.

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