Nursing Assistant

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified, motivated Nursing Assistants for a Unit within Medicine Service at Detroit VAMC. The unit treats adult and geriatric veterans with acute conditions like endocrine, oncology, cardiology, respiratory, renal, post-op, gastroenterology, and infectious diseases. Nursing Assistants must demonstrate technical skills and operate specialized therapeutic and life support equipment.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Utilizes glucose monitoring machines to receive glucose readings for veterans and refers any deviations to appropriate healthcare staff. Provides direct care for complex veterans. Observes subtle changes in residents' conditions, such as behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc., and takes appropriate action within the NA's assigned role. Documents care provided, 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. Monitors and documents patient intake and output, reporting deviations timely and accurately. Performs nursing procedures within the scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for veterans, including but not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care, simple dressings, and the application of braces and prosthetic devices. Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to their treatment plans. Recognizes residents' autonomy and promotes independence through respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment. Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings. Utilizes equipment to promote veterans' self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and the Veteran/Resident Wandering System. Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in veterans'/residents' plans of care and participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning. Enters information about residents' conditions in the chart, using appropriate formats. Participates in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patient/resident. Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic techniques in performing duties. Serves as the unit's safe patient handling liaison. Serves as a preceptor and mentor to other NAs. Orients members of the healthcare team to the units as appropriate. Functions as a member of the unit-based council. Manages patient behavior disruptions by appropriately intervening and requesting assistance from other healthcare members. Appropriately initiates basic life support and takes subsequent appropriate actions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am- 7:30 pm; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, and every other weekend. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92092-A, 92093-A, 920924-A 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.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. To meet qualification requirements, your resume should clearly identity the following information for each applicable degree: Name of the college or university Degree earned and the field of study Date the degree was conferred (month and year) Please ensure this information is included directly on your resume so your education can be properly evacuated during the qualification review. Transcript (must include the following information): Your Name Name of the college or university Full address of the college or university Degree Received Date Conferred REMINDER: A transcript, either official or unofficial, must be submitted with your application for ALL degrees. A copy of your certificate/degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process. 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/.