Nursing Assistant

The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Nursing Acute Care - Emergency Room (ER), is currently recruiting for two (2) Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma City, OK.Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdfTotal Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalThis is the full performance level for the Nursing Assistant (NA) occupation. The NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care.The NA will perform the following duties, functions, and responsibilities:Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staffProvides direct care for complex veterans.Make observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and acts accordingly within the NA's assigned role.Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning.Completes all mandatory training within appropriate timelines. Actively participates in annual competency assessment and validation.Safely and accurately perform personal care skills, including measuring and recording vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and measuring of height and weight.Measures and records intake and output of Veteran, feeding techniques, non-sterile specimen collection, transfer, positioning, and turning techniques. Self-directed in seeking out RN, Lead Nurse, or Change Nurse to report Veteran-related information.The Nursing Assistant will work within their scope of practice, competency level and the defined skills list for Nursing Assistant for the Oklahoma City VAHCS.Collects Veteran data, participates in care planning, performs approved skills per order or by protocol in accordance with care planning.Functions as a therapeutic attendant for Veterans who require close observation or 1:1 observation.The therapeutic attendant provides care (including bathing, personal hygiene, feeding, elimination, and intake and output etc.) for Veteran and prevents Veteran from hurting him/herself or interfering with the treatment by pulling out lines/IVs. Maintains direct supervision of the VeteranUses the Electronic Medical Record, and other approved software as needed to perform duties in assigned area.Conserves resources effectively by using supplies and equipment in a responsible manner.Will comply with relevant environmental regulations, Executive Orders, and Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) initiatives. Properly handles, All directives.Contributes to safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for Veterans and staff by maintaining clean equipment and work areas.Adheres to Safe Veteran Handling practices for safe body mechanics, use of mechanical devices. Uses sound judgement when requesting assistance from other staff when moving, lifting, or turning Veterans to prevent injury to veterans, self, or others.Demonstrates compliance with infection control practices, such as hand washing and the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.Demonstrates safe work practices.Complies with safety rules and regulations for safe job performance and fire protection.Work Schedule: VariedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesPaid 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 $416.66.Retirement: 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 Available.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 635-55020-A