Nursing Assistant - Saint Cloud, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

Since 1924, the St. Cloud VA Health Care System (VAHCS) has delivered excellence in health care and compassionate service to central Minnesota Veterans in an inviting and welcoming environment close to home. We serve over 38,000 Veterans per year at the medical center in St. Cloud, and at three Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Alexandria, Brainerd, and Montevideo.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until May 08, 2024 and may be extended until all vacancies are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 20, 2023. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

The Nursing Assistant within this organization functions as a nursing care team member under close supervision and guidance. He/she is responsible for delivering safe, physical and emotional care to residents in a variety of settings, while becoming familiar with technical nursing skills. In this role the NA is tasked with observing and providing care for Veterans through the implementation of assigned interventions. These interventions are targeted toward maximizing self-care management ability and are within the confines of the role description. Under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, the NA delivers safe, basic physical and emotional care to residents while developing technical skills.

The Nursing Assistant for the positions included in this announcement are assigned to the Short Stay Rehab clinic.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Position veterans using principles of body mechanics and proper lifting and positioning device.
• Assist veterans at mealtime following safety factors, use adaptive equipment as indicated, manage tube feedings and care of tube per facility policy, measure and record intake and output as indicated.
• Position veterans to promote breathing and maintain open airway, assists with set up and administration of oxygen therapy as ordered, performs oral suctioning as ordered.
• Observe, maintain and promote skin integrity by following evidence-based practice guidelines, facility policies, procedures and protocols.
• Interact with veteran's family members in a kind and caring manner especially during end-of-life, assists with care of body after death.
• Obtain records and reports vital signs and measurements which include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse oximetry and pain. (provides input to the RN Charge Nurse)
• Report significant changes or concerns in the patient's physical or psychosocial condition to the RN/Charge Nurse.
• Report and document changes in resident's physical condition, mental status and behavior. Engages in therapeutic communication practices.
• Recognize, reports, and assists in emergent and non/emergent situations.
• Conduct simple tests such as glucometer readings and vital signs and recording results.
• Initiate appropriate procedures in emergency situations, including response to emergency events and drills, as well as medical emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, HIPAA, VA standards, and other laws and regulations.

Work Schedule: The tour of duty will be six-12 hour shifts and one-8 hour shift per pay period. Additional information will be provided during the interview process.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Relocation incentive up to $1,500 authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. A service agreement is required for all relocation incentives.

Additional Pay:

• Shift Differential - 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am.
• Weekend Premium - 25% of basic pay for work performed between the hours of midnight Friday and midnight Sunday. This includes continuous service connected to work performed during these hours.
• Holiday Pay - 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled, non-overtime work on a designated holiday

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program. Funding is limited; therefore, applications will be approved on a first-come basis.