Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Nursing Assistants for the med/surg units at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY.

• The Med/Surg Nursing Assistant duties include, but are not limited to: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Provides direct care for complex veterans. Makes observations of subtle changes in patient's/resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and acts accordingly within the NA's assigned role. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel. Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately. Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices Works on small group activities with patients/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan. Recognizes the patients'/residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment. Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings. Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Patient/Resident Wandering System. Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the patients'/residents' plan of care. Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident. Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NA's. Orients members of the health care team to the units as appropriate. Manages distributed patient behavior and appropriately intervenes and requests assistance from other health care members. Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes actions appropriate action. Work Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour day, evening, and weekend shifts available across multiple positions (7:45am-4:15pm, 4:00pm-12:00am, 12:00am-8:00am) Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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