Nursing Assistant

About the role

The Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventative, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance and hospice care. Their assignments may involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans, and refers deviation to appropriate health staff;
• Providing direct patient care for complex Veterans;
• Making observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, like behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly;
• Documenting care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools and forms;
• Responding appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel;
• Administering complete tracheotomy care, including suctioning;
• Monitoring and documenting patient intake and output, reporting deviations timely and accurately;
• Working on small group activities with Veterans/residents according to patient/resident's treatment plan;
• Utilizing equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as: lift equipment, Hydro sound tubs and Veteran/Resident Wandering System;
• Participating in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident;
• Serving as the unit safe patient handling liaison;
• Removing defective equipment, reporting hazards, observing safety regulations, contributing to infection control, and utilizing proper aseptic technique in performance of duties;
• Serving as preceptor and mentor other Nursing Assistants;
• Actively participating in treatment team meetings for resident care planning.

Requirements

Nursing Assistants at the developmental or entry levels perform their duties under close supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience or Education or Training.
• One year of specialized experience as a NA or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.), performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states, therapeutic communication, and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments; OR,
• Education. Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians; AND
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• 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.

Skills

None specified in the provided job posting.

Benefits

Not specified in the provided job posting.

Pay

Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Sun-Sat 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm -7:30am or 7:00am-3:30pm,3pm-1130pm,11:00pm-7:30am; Subject to change based on the needs of facility.

Benefits

Not specified in the provided job posting.