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Nursing Assistant- Acute Inpatient Psychiatric UnitUS Department of Veterans Affairs • Omaha, NE, United States
Nursing Assistant- Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Nursing Assistant- Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

US Department of Veterans Affairs • Omaha, NE, United States
1 day ago
Salary
$12.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Nursing Assistant

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Within this secure and inpatient unit, the Nursing Assistant provides care to Veterans with a variety of mental health needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Medical Provider. The Nursing Assistant will provide specialized personal nursing care to Veterans and perform treatments and procedures requiring skills and extensive knowledge specific to Veterans conditions, medical treatments, and an understanding of the effects of the treatments. The Nursing Assistant will interact with and provide Veteran specific care for Veterans of varying ages and cultures.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Taking-recording-reporting vital signs accurately, assisting ambulation, transporting patients within the medical center and other duties or care as directed by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses or providers.
  • Observing patients who may be confused or have other cognitive issues and reports to nurse when condition changes.
  • Initiating emergency action in life threatening situations such as cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, massive bleeding, shock, or assaultive behavior by alerting licensed personnel immediately.
  • Documenting vital signs and activities of daily living in the electronic record or paper record during contingency
  • Performs continuous rounding while on mental health unit.
  • Assists ward staff with direct patient care activities as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance. Expected availability for this position is (1), 12-hour shift; or (2), 8-hour shifts per biweekly pay period. Additional hours may be scheduled as needed. Shifts may be scheduled Sunday-Saturday, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Nebraska-Western Iowa is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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