Nursing Assistant- Long Term Care

Department of Veterans Affairs

Nursing Assistant is an individual who delivers age specific care to adult Veterans according to established policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

• Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf Major Duties Include but not limited to: Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with safe resident centered care. Maintains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation, shows flexibility. Acts as a role model to peers. Maintains a positive attitude in accepting temporary reassignment to meet resident care needs. Responds to residents calls for assistance promptly and interacts with the resident in a tactful, courteous manner, making customer service the focus of all interactions. Communicates, shares resources, and works effectively with other members of the health care team, unit staff, residents, family/significant others, other departments, and visitors. Fosters an environment of respect for individual resident and family/significant other rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Serves as Veteran's/family/significant other advocate and effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with residents, family members, and/or internal/external customers and demonstrates resident-centered care. Administers complete personal care to Veterans 18 years through the geriatric years who exhibit acute symptoms and whose activity may be severely restricted. These Veterans have unique age related and gender specific structural and functional changes that effect their response to assistance and care. This care will include, but is not limited to, restorative care, hygiene, assistance with AOL's, elimination and nutrition. Assists with procedures and completes treatments according to policy, i.e. warm and cold applications, glucometer testing, skin agents, and oral pharyngeal suctioning. Collects routine specimens of sputum, feces, urine, wound drainage and gastric contents for evaluation in the clinical laboratory using blood and body fluid precautions. Provides charge nurse or RN with pertinent data related to care provided, changes in condition and interventions initiated. Documents care provided including subtle changes and therapeutic measures administered and the resident's response through subjective and objective observations. Responds appropriately to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary arrest, choking, and disaster or fire drills. Appropriately initiates emergency response teams: Rapid Response Team (RRT), Code Blue, Stroke-Cardiac alerts. Organizes, plans, implements and completes resident care assignment in a timely manner and once completed, takes the initiative to assist others. Attends/escorts residents to various appointments on station. Orients residents to the unit/neighborhood. Sets up for and performs treatments that requires auxiliary equipment, for example: oxygen and spirometry. Provides range of motion exercises for dependent patients/residents at least once per shift. Adheres to and appropriately utilizes the Safe Patient Handling Program standards, practices, and recommendations. Lifts, transfers, and repositions residents safely, according to policy and procedure, seeking assistance when appropriate, to prevent injury to the resident and self. Provides competent care which is safe for both self and others under adverse conditions, including resident care situations, exposure to communicable diseases, exposure to constant noise and working protracted or irregular hours. Consistently follows environmental policies and procedures related to the Wilkes-Barre VAMC, recycling, and the safe use, handling and disposal of chemical products. Follow policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and requirements. Supports the Environment of Care Management Program by completing scheduled training on safety, health, environmental and fire protection requirements related to their assigned tasks; following safe work practices and procedures, including the use of appropriate equipment, and any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) item; recognizing and reporting unsafe and unhealthful conditions, initiating prompt corrective action within their authority, and promptly reporting work-related injuries or illnesses to supervisory personnel. Supports and actively participates in CLC/Long Term Care initiatives such as Cultural Transformation, Resident Centered Care, High Reliability Organization (HRO), Patient Centered Care, Just Culture, and I CARE. Work Schedule: 7p-730a (6 shifts in a 2 week period +1 8 hour shift) OR 1500-2330; rotating weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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