CNA -NURSING CARE

Transporter/Nursing Assistant (NA)

This position will serve as a Transporter/Nursing Assistant (NA) in the Nursing Business Operation Service at the Veteran Affairs Southern Nevada Medical Center (VASNHS) Las Vegas, Nevada. The Transporter/Nursing Assistant (NA) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compassionate transfer of patients, specimens, and supplies throughout the healthcare facility. This position also assists with basic patient care tasks as assigned, under the supervision of nursing staff, and other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee. Safely transports patients using wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, or other assistive devices between various facility locations (e.g., patient rooms, surgery, radiology, therapy, discharge area).

Provides escort and/or assistance to patients with limited mobility including patients requiring special precautions, under appropriate nursing supervision.

Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility under supervision.

Assists patients with transfers from bed to chair, or bed to bedside commode using proper body mechanics and/or safe patient handling equipment per policy to ensure safety to self and patient.

Provides 1:1 observation for homicidal or suicidal patients, patients who are a danger to themselves or others, or due to a high fall risk as directed by the Management, Charge Nurse or designee and documents per policy.

Cleans, maintains, and stores transport equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.) and reusable medical equipment in line with infection prevention and medical center policy.

Communicates effectively with medical staff, patients, and families regarding transport times and patient needs.

Documents transport activity and patient care tasks according to established procedures.

Maintains compliance with hospital policies and all health and safety regulations.

Participates in mandatory education and training.

Observes and monitors patients and communicates and documents care given during the transportation/escort process. Continually monitors patient flow, identifies existing and potential problem areas or delays in processing a Veteran's medical care request.

Monitor's environment of care and initiates corrective actions to prevent patient injury, reporting problems and resolution to Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or designee.

Recognizes emergency situations (i.e., codes, disasters, fire and safety issues) and takes appropriate and immediate action. Demonstrates and adheres to all aspects of Veteran Centered Care concepts, ICARE, and the Code of Conduct in daily work/interactions with others.

Monitors patients remotely via virtual sitting/telesitting.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required