Nursing Assistant

This vacancy may be used to fill more than one positiong within the Nursing, GEC department.

• Ability to provide a range of patient / resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients / residents.
• Ability to observe patients / residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and / or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients / residents, their families and other health professionals.
• Ability to communicate orally with patients / residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new [NAs] by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing / assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.
• Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient / resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.
• Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients / residents with physical and / or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and / or Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran / Resident Wandering System.
• Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran and / or residents' plan of care.
• Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient / resident.

Work Schedule : Work Schedule : Full-time - Rotating / Varying / Holidays / Based on needs of department and Supervisor

Telework : Not Available

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : 000000

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not approved

Financial Disclosure Report : Not required