Nursing Assistant

Job TitleJob DescriptionHelpProvides input to Team Leader/Charge Nurse for making out assignment prior to receiving report at the start of scheduled tour.Listens attentively to report, notes pertinent items, and integrates information received with prior knowledge of Veteran.Formulates work schedule in accordance with unit routine and asks for guidance when unsure of how to prioritize and/or anticipate patient care needs.Accepts adults chosen life-styles and assists necessary adjustments relating to health.Recognizing adults' values and function of independence and ability to be self-sustaining in life.Supporting change necessary for health.Assisting patients to keep physically and socially active and to maintain peer group interactions.Assisting patients to cope with loss, e.g. hearing, eyesight, and death of significant others.Assisting patients with self-care as required, and with maintaining as much independence as possible.Performs basic procedures and treatments according to the orientation/annual/unit specific competency checklist for assigned patients with guidance.Assists Team Leader/Charge Nurse with delivery of procedures/treatments for a team of patients, in an organized and timely manner in accordance with established policy and procedure, seeking guidance when necessary.Recognizes medical/behavioral emergencies and obtains immediate assistance; completes basic life support and PMDB (as appropriate) training within orientation period.Attends interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning meetings, developing a beginning awareness of team member roles and educational tools.Implements patient instruction/discharge planning interventions for assigned patients as designated by Team Leader/Charge Nurse.Provides respectful care that maintains individuality, dignity, and self-esteem for Veterans in an environment that focuses on their care needs and quality of life.Supports culture change and Veteran-centered care.Work Schedule: 7:30am - 8:00pm, plus one additional 8 hour shift per pay period, plus weekend and holiday rotation, off tours as mandated.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: 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 $416.66Retirement: 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)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 552-91450-A, 552-91451-A, 552-91452-APermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized