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Nursing Assistant Medical Cardiology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 38 days ago
About the Role
The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care to patients/residents on a regular and ongoing basis on a Medical Cardiology unit. The NA practices under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, who is accountable for assuring adherence to standards of care.
What You'll Do
- →Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting in the care of patients by supporting patient activities Report changes in patient's condition to the registered nurse, as well as the patient's acceptance and response to nursing care.
- →Operating equipment (Vital sign machines, EKGs, Bladder Scans, etc.).
- →Establishes therapeutic relationships with patient and families.- Perform procedures such as venipuncture, finger sticks, and wound dressings.- Monitor and chart patient status in compliance with applicable laws and local policies, and properly report any abnormal findings to designated Nurse or Medical staff.
- →Completes hazardous items checks of unit, patients, and their belongings.
- →Understands and uses proper medical terminology.- Transporting patients to other areas of the hospital and returns to proper unit bed.
- →Leads by example in defining a customer service culture to ensure that all patients are treated with respect and civility Other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: 8 & 12 hour days with weekend and holiday requirement Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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