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Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 57 days ago
About the Role
The Nursing Assistant (NA) practices within the scope and certification of a CNA in the nursing unit, clinic, area of assignment and demonstrates consistent practice when temporarily assigned to related nursing units and clinics. Provides care and services to multiple populations served and admitted to the nursing unit, clinic, area of assignment as determined by the patient/resident need for nursing care and services.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Provides direct patient/resident care within the scope of CNA certification in inpatient, outpatient, clinic, or community-based settings.
- →Assists licensed nursing staff in the delivery of nursing care to patients/residents with acute, sub-acute, or chronic conditions.
- →Performs activities of daily living that are complete and supportive, addressing patients' psychological, physical, social, and cultural needs.
- →Provides care with dignity and continuous consideration of patients' emotional and psychosocial needs.
- →Observes, recognizes, responds to, and reports changes in patient/resident condition to licensed nursing staff.
- →Measures, records, and documents vital signs, intake and output, and other clinical information in the computerized patient record system.
- →Maintains patient/resident privacy, physical safety, and psychological safety in accordance with Medical Center policy.
- →Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment in compliance with Infection Control Standards of Practice.
- →Utilizes personal protective equipment and follows safety procedures to prevent exposure to illness, disease, or hazardous materials.
- →Demonstrates competency in the technical use of medical equipment and follows standard operating procedures for reusable equipment.
- →Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support optimal patient/resident outcomes.
- →Provides support to patients/residents with communication difficulties, cognitive impairment, behavioral challenges, or altered mental status.
- →Participates in unit-level and Medical Center activities, meetings, and committee support as assigned.
- →Maintains required CNA certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), and completes all mandatory education and training.
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.
- ✓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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