Nursing Assistant

Title: Nursing Assistant (NA)

Location: Department of Veterans Affairs (VAMC), in Sheridan, Wyoming

Position Type: Full time (40+ hours/week), hourly.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Education Level: See Education and Qualifications below.

Job Category: Health Care

Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high-quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture's 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

• Dependability

• Integrity

• Personability

• Transparency

• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting Nursing Assistants (NAs) for a potential contract to provide on-site patient care support to Veteran beneficiaries at the Sheridan VA Health Care System, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801. Nursing Assistants will support the facility's nursing services and follow applicable VA standards, policies, patient safety procedures, and contract requirements.

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide on-site nursing assistant services supporting the care of Veteran beneficiaries at the Sheridan VA Health Care System, within assigned responsibilities and demonstrated competence.
• Work with VA nursing and clinical staff to support safe, respectful, patient-centered care and continuity of services.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality; access, handle and disclose VA health information only as authorized.
• Promptly communicate patient safety concerns, incidents and complaints through the established VA reporting process.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to provide safe direct patient care support consistent with the assigned Nursing Assistant role and verified competencies.
• Knowledge of basic patient safety, infection prevention, patient rights, and confidentiality practices.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with Veterans, families and interdisciplinary healthcare staff.
• Ability to follow facility instructions, policies, documentation expectations, and established emergency response procedures.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, professional conduct, and flexibility to meet patient care needs.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED; additional facility screening or qualifications may apply.

Qualifications:

• Current certification in CPR from an American Health Association vendor.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least six (6) months of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years; prior VA experience is desirable.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

• Sheridan VA operates 24/7, including federal holidays; scheduled shifts are primarily 12 hours (although some units offer 8-hour shifts) and may be days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Staff must report for assigned shifts and complete the required check-in/check-out and timekeeping procedures using their VA-issued email.

Work Environment:

• Location: Sheridan, Wyoming
• Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
• Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including Veterans, retirees and their families.

Travel:

• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.
• Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up & down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor office or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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a) Normal working hours: Sheridan VA operates 24/7, including federal holidays; scheduled shifts are primarily 12 hours (although some units offer 8-hour shifts) and may be days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.