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- 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.
- Submits work orders for broken equipment, and properly stores and cleans equipment
- Contributes to a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by cleaning equipment, furniture, appliances, and patient care areas
- Communicates with patient and family members about care, and ensure all communications comply with HIPAA and applicable laws and regulations.- Collecting and transporting patient specimens for the laboratory.
- 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.
Nursing Assistant - Asheville, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
The Charles George VA Medical Center is looking to fill a Nursing Assistant position within Geriatrics and Extended Care.
The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care to patients/residents on a regular and ongoing basis in a Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation, Mental Health or CLC inpatient/outpatient units. The NA practices under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, who is accountable for assuring adherence to standards of care.
Duties
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Duties include, but are not limited to:
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Eligible
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.