Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Allied Health Professional

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Assist with activities of daily living, transfers, ambulation, and individualized care for acutely and chronically ill patients.
• Observe and report changes in condition, including skin integrity, behavior, mood, and response to care.
• Perform oral suctioning, colostomy care, catheter care, IV flow observation, and other assigned nursing procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs, oxygen saturation, height, weight, blood glucose levels, intake/output, and report abnormalities.
• Provide 1:1 sitter coverage and support behavioral safety needs as assigned.
• Transport patients for tests and procedures and ensure safe oxygen management, including tank exchange.
• Perform delegated EKGs and support other diagnostic activities.
• Respond appropriately to emergent situations, including initiating basic life support.

Work Schedule: Rotating Day/Night Shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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 VA

Insurance: 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.