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Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 35 days ago
About the Role
The Nursing Assistant (NA) assists Veterans in all their daily living activities and general patient care duties to help the healthcare team restore the Veteran to the highest level of independence or to remain comfortable. The Nursing Assistant provides support for diagnostic procedures, nursing treatments, patient/resident charting, and reinforcement of Veteran education.
What You'll Do
- →Duties of the Nursing Assistant (NA) include but are not limited to: Assists providers and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations or procedures by preparing/positioning/draping as well as emotionally supporting Veterans.
- →Performs a variety of routine diagnostic tests such as glucometer test for blood glucose level, EKG's, bladder scanning, vital sign monitoring, obtaining weight and height, collection of urine samples, sputum, and stool.
- →Delivers samples to blood lab and picks up blood products from the blood bank.
- →Records basic data and patient responses and reports deviations from the normal to the nurse.
- →Performs a complete range of patient care related to urinary and bowel elimination, feeding, oral intake, oxygenation, and other duties as assigned by the RN after competency has been demonstrated.
- →Performs treatment such as foot soaks and application of non-prescribed topical lotions.
- →Collects and correctly labels specimens (urine, stool, and sputum).
- →Delivers specimens to the laboratory section of the facility.
- →Measures and records intake and output.
- →Reports the condition of wounds and skin and any reaction to or results of treatment.
- →Enters specific information into the patients'/residents' Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- →Maintains a clean, safe environment of care that is conducive to Veterans' privacy and rehabilitation.
- →Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630, flexible to meet needs of organization.
- →Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
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 evaluation/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
Job ID: 3a9c88e7-7dad-4d8e-b8cf-332aa3c53105
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