Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant (NA) functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. The Nursing Assistant performs various representative tasks to provide a variety of personal nursing care, diagnostic support duties, therapeutic treatments, patient charting, and age-specific care. Provides basic customer-focused patient care for a select group of patients.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct care for complex patients Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a preceptor: Personal Hygiene (bathing, oral care, hair/nail care, etc. Obtains vital signs, including orthostatic vital signs Performs Snellen acuity eye exam Utilizes point-of-care glucometer machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned patient Labels specimens for the laboratory Assists the Provider or Nurse with wound dressings (applying and removing bandages) Transports/escorts patients to various areas of the facility (i.e., Radiology Department, Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Unit, Intensive Care Unit, etc.) via wheelchair or stretcher Cares for patients who require an increased level of patient observation (i.e., one-to-one, direct line of sight, etc.) Encourages patients to maintain self-care Performs a variety of supporting diagnostic duties which include taking, recording, and reporting to Registered Nurse (RN) pertinent observations Performs a range of treatment duties that may include applying hot and cold packs Monitors and documents patient intake and output; reports deviations timely and accurately Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard operating procedures to care for the patient for such procedures, but not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care, simple dressings, and application of braces and prosthetic devices Assists the Provider or Nurse in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (i.e., setting up trays or instruments to be used in examinations) Utilizes techniques in observing and reporting subtle changes in the patient's condition (i.e., slight change in color, pulse, respiration, temperature or behavior requiring prompt intervention) Recognizes and initiates resuscitative measures in cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory arrest, or choking Efficiently records patient's information and condition in the computerized patient record system (CPRS), using established format Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients, and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings (i.e., utilization of patient lift and transfer equipment) Sets up patient care related equipment and supplies, and uses appropriately (i.e., oxygen delivery systems, portable and wall suction, continuous cardiac/blood pressure/pulse oximetry monitoring, etc.) Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms with proper lead placement Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies Works as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team. Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature Uses proper safety practices Provides and maintains an environment that is clean, safe, and free of unnecessary clutter and noise Actively participates in treatment planning meetings Serves as a preceptor and mentor to other NAs Orients members of the health care team to the unit as appropriate Work Schedule: 7:30am to 8:00pm (12 hours and flexible hours, including weekends). Work schedule subject to change based on the agency needs. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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 Functional Statement #: 60423F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 examination. 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.

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/.