Nursing Assistant - Mental Health

Allied Health ProfessionalDuties include, but are not limited to:Provide direct care for Veterans with complex physical or behavioral needs, supporting ADLs such as hygiene, ambulation, dressing, and meals.Observe and report subtle changes in mood, behavior, skin condition, appetite, or cognition, taking action within assigned scope.Perform assigned nursing procedures including tracheostomy care, suctioning, I&O monitoring, enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, and simple dressings.Support therapeutic groups and individualized treatment goals by promoting independence, respect, and structured engagement.Participate in treatment planning meetings.Provide continuous observations, including 1:1 monitoring, and intervene appropriately during behavioral crises.Initiate basic life support and emergency response actions when needed.Work Schedule: Six shifts from 1930-0800 and one shift from 2330-0800 (bi-weekly) with rotating weekends and holidaysCompressed/Flexible: AvailableTelework: NoVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedSLRP: This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Repayment is limited to $10,000 annually, up to $60,000 in lifetime awards. Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 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 VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)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. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.