Nursing Assistant

Job Title

Allied Health Professional

Duties

Assists in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems while meeting their diverse needs based on age, culture, ethnic, spiritual, and war conflict group, in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the individual Veteran's treatment plan.

Implements team decisions, reports outcomes, and participates in evaluation of outcomes.

Promotes and participates in unit performance improvement initiatives, identifies problems, collects data, and supports change.

Conducts self-assessment for continuous learning and growth seeking out educational opportunities and shares expertise with colleagues.

Performs procedures to maintain proper nutrition, airway, circulation, elimination, muscle strength, neurological functions, and promotes ADL/hygiene protocols and documents care provided in the ADL note.

Meets the patient's needs for privacy.

Ensures that patients are appropriately covered by clothing or bedding.

Closes the patient's door, curtains, and blinds to ensure privacy when providing direct patient care.

Follows the medical center policy for release of information and respects patient confidentiality.

Consistently performs a range of technical procedures including 12 Lead ECGs, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and straight catheterization per demonstrated competency/certification.

Work Schedule

Intermittent

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance)

Not Authorized

Telework

Not available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.