Nursing Assistant- GEC

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified, motivated Nursing Assistants for a Unit within Geriatrics and Extended Care Service at Detroit VAMC. The Nursing Assistant prioritizes patient-family centered care and practices excellent customer service. They communicate effectively with diverse individuals, work cooperatively as a team member, and use strong interpersonal skills. They respond courteously and promptly to the needs of residents, visitors, and coworkers.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Obtain vital signs from veterans and document them in CPRS. Report any unusual vital signs to appropriate health care staff. Provides direct care for Veterans. Makes observations of subtle changes in 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 personal. Administers tracheostomy care (cleaning around the tracheostomy). 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 Veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan. Recognizes the 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 Veteran/Resident Wandering System. Follows established safety practices and reports to the supervisor as promptly as possible unsafe conditions, unsafe practices or any occupational illness or injury sustained. Adheres to all safety and health standards, regulations work practices and uses proper protective equipment as required. Demonstrates safe work practices. Complies with safety rules and regulations for safe job performance and fire protection. Practices safe body mechanics, uses mechanical devices, and or requests help when needed in moving, lifting, or turning patients to prevent injury to patient, self, or others. White Boards completed and updated each shift. Collaborates with the appropriate leads to remove broken equipment from services immediately, tags it as such and follows through for appropriate disposition of the broken equipment. Pressure ulcer & fall prevention and Fall Prevention: Turn teams-off load or reposition residents in wheelchairs and turn residents every two hours. Skin inspections LPN/CNA Nutrition, safety, and hydration rounds every hour. Utilization of rounding tool hourly. Anticipation of resident needs and ensuring 4Ps (Pain, Potty, Position and Placement of Belongings within reach). Ensure patient rooms are not cluttered. There is no visibly soiled materials or areas in patients' room. There are no safety hazards that would compromise patient's safety. Bed side tables are cleaned. Resident armoire/closets are organized. Work Schedule: Various tours available, will be discussed during the interview process. (All include rotating weekends and holidays) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93811-0 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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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.

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