Nursing Assistant - Richmond, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Nursing Assistants will be assigned to interested units throughout the facility.

The Nursing Assistant practices in a complex patient care setting in collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues and the department nurse/unit manager.

There are vacancies for Nursing Assistants in a variety of specialty areas, such as:

Acute Care
Ambulatory Care
Community Living Centers
Float Pool
Geriatric
Operations
Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders
Sterile Processing
Surgical

Major duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:The incumbent must be able to perform with skill and effectiveness all duties associated with nursing assistant work under the supervision of the Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Measuring vital signs (to include temperature, pulse, respiration, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, weights and pain measurement).
Proficient with chart documentation, direct patient care duties, patient and family teaching, and patient safety duties.
Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort, spirit and recovery of the patient.
Records treatments and observations in the electronic patient record.
Recognizes and reports to the RN or provider any significant physical, emotional or behavioral changes in the patient.
Ensures proper specimen collection to include labeling according to policy, handling and delivery to the laboratory.
Transports patients and specimens to required destinations and prepares for and assists with examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic tests according to written procedures and policies.
Assists with therapeutic treatment techniques to include conducting groups, 1:1 observations, the proper use of restraints, aseptic and deescalating techniques.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Enter information into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
Documents vital signs, treatments, procedures, and cardiac rhythm interpretations performed in CPRS.
Practices excellent customer service in all work activities; poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with the health care team, patients, families and or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.

Work Schedule:

Specific tour may include nights, evenings, weekends or holidays and will vary based on the position being filled and will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Telework:
Not Authorized

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass preemployment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

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United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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Education or Training: One year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS
English Language Proficiency:Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.

GRADE DETERMINATIONS:

GS-5 NURSING ASSISTANT (NA):

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OR,

(b)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree.

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AND

(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary t