Nursing Assistant

Job TitleJob DescriptionDuties include but are not limited to:Demonstrates knowledge of assignment procedure and is ready to receive report at the start of scheduled tour.Listens attentively to report, takes notes, and asks for clarification when unsure of content.Formulates work schedule in accordance with unit routine and asks for guidance when unsure of how to prioritize and/or anticipate patient care needs.Recognizing adults' values and function of independence and ability to be self-sustaining in life.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.Assists patients to keep physically and socially active.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.Functions as a therapeutic companion (TC) for Veterans who need close observation. TC assignment includes providing care (baths, personal hygiene, feeding, elimination, and intake and output) for Veteran and preventing Veteran from hurting himself or interfering with the treatment by pulling out lines/IVs. Keeps Veteran under direct observation and engages Veteran in activities as indicated.Performs other duties as assigned.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalWork Schedule: 7:30 pm - 08:00 am including an additional 8-hour shift per pay period with weekends and holidays rotation.Compressed/Flexible: Not AuthorizedRecruitment Incentive (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 AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 91450-A, 91451-A, 91452-APermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedPhysical Requirements: The Dayton VA Medical center is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, inpatients and outpatients. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continues walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/ invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.