Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care activities under the supervision of the RN, LPN, Providers within the Primary Care Clinics. Checks patients into the clinic appointment utilizing face-to-face, telephonic, or VA Video Connect 0JVC) technologies to interview patient and/or significant other, and documents intake data as per policy.

Duties of the Nursing Assistant include but are not limited to: Performs phlebotomy and all other specimen collection following the established policies. Completes established processes and procedures to accession, manifest, and prepare for specimen transport to the main facility laboratory. Provide and complete plan of care orders within scope of practice and demonstrated competency. Maintains the physical privacy and dignity of each patient while performing specimen collection and other nursing tasks. Obtains weights, height, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, blood glucose (finger stick), level of pain and records them appropriately in the medical record. Can distinguish significant variances in vital signs, pain, and finger sticks and reports them to the responsible RN, LPN, or Provider. Assists with glucometer download and data uploading into the electronic medical record. Provide patients with the appropriate level of assistance with activities of transferring, ambulating, and toileting. Responds to and assists during emergency treatment situations obtaining equipment as necessary and running errands as needed. Assists in emergency situations including but not limited to CPR as needed. Understands and demonstrates behavior that reflects that each patient is an individual with needs that vary, particularly according to his/her age. Understands the appropriate body mechanics to safely move patients using a variety of lifts/transfer devices. Recognizes and reports potential safety hazards. Initiates emergency measures to protect patients. Maintains patient rooms and unit areas in a clean and orderly fashion. Participates in problem-solving activities to maintain a safe environment. Assists in provision of a safe environment for patients with memory deficits, orientation problems and acting-out behavior. Utilizes the main facility laboratory department and personnel as a resource and to communicate any patient care related needs or delays, as necessary. Uses various programs to access information in the Medical Center Computer System to include, but not limited to, the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to support patient care needs and job duties. Consistently reports to the team leader/licensed staff observations of the patient's physical condition and behavior. Provides timely follow up with CPRS alerts, MyHealtheVet messages and phone message manager within scope of practice as assigned. Participates with the nursing team to provide input in the formulation and implementation of the care plan. Uses word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing, scanning, and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Follows established Medical Center policies and procedures, rules and regulations, related to fire, disaster, security measures, computer security, and universal fluid precautions. Completes all required education requirements in a timely manner. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, Day Shift Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD08468F, PD08469F, and PD08470F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.