Department of Veterans Affairs
Assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils, utilizing clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans.
- Utilize glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's conditions (i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc). 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. Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident. Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizing proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 3:30PM - 12AM with weekend rotation, Not to Exceed 1 year appointment Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21131F Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant in a variety of inpatient and acute care setting (medical-surgical, telemetry, critical care, emergency department, rehabilitation, or long-term care units). Must adapt quickly and perform effectively in diverse clinical environments. Proficient in assisting with activities of daily living (ADL's), vital sign monitoring, patient mobility/transfers, and basic patient care procedures and experience with infection control practices, isolation precautions, and maintaining patient safety standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families. The candidate must have flexibility in work assignments and willingness to float between different units as needed.
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