Nursing Assistant

Mental Health Nursing AssistantThe Mental Health Nursing Assistant duties include, but are not limited to:Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staffProvides direct care for complex veteransMakes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnelAdministers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accuratelyPerforms nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring ofWorks on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning.Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats.Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/residentRemoves defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties.Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaisonServes as preceptor and mentor to other NA'sOrients members of the health care team to the units as appropriateFunctions as a member of the unit base counselManages distributed patient behavior and by appropriately intervenes and request assistant from other health care members.Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes actions appropriate action.Work Schedule: Full-time, variable Day/Night shifts 6a-630p 6p-630a, 6a-230p, 10p-630aCompressed/Flexible: AuthorizedRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized