Nursing Assistant - Brooklyn, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

This job announcement is open and continuous. Applications will be sent to the hiring managers periodically as they are received. The applications will be used to fill current and future Nursing Assistant positions at the New York Harbor VA Healthcare System.

Duties

The Nursing Assistant (NA) performs a range of patient care in a variety of settings. The Nursing Assistant performs care as delegated by a Registered Nurse to those patients on a medical surgical unit. Performs work in assisting other medical personnel in the care or treatment of patients who have serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions. Assists nursing staff with the direct patient care. The duties of the Nursing Assistant include but are not limited to-

• The NA assists the Registered Nurse in the care and treatment of the patient
• They will observe and report to the charge nurse changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance
• The NA will recognize emergency situations and intervene within scope of practice while awaiting assistance
• Assist the charge nurse with dressing changes and complex procedures
• The NA will document using CPRS, electronic medical chart. The NA will also document in CPRS, tracking boards within scope of practice
• The NA will be able to communicate to the Registered Nurse any concerns voiced by either the patient, family member or staff
• The NA will communicate and coordinate with the Registered Nurse any time that a patient needs to go off the floor for other services within the hospital
• The NA will transport patient to and from procedures as needed
• The NA will be able to utilize all lifting equipment to the fullest capability to assist the patient in getting in and out of bed. The NA will help educate and show other staff how to use the equipment safely and effectively