Mental Health Inpatient Nursing Assistant

.The Mental Health-Inpatient Nursing Assistant is a highly functioning member of the West palm Beach VA nursing team. The Nursing Assistant has the responsibility to provide direct support to the patients in the inpatient Mental Health unit providing assistance of a technical, specialized, and supportive nature to nursing, mental health and medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of resident illness or medical and psychiatric conditions.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Nursing Assistant function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients receiving inpatient/outpatient care including, but not limited to, the medical-surgical unit, Emergency Room, Acute Mental Health Unit, the Long-Term Care Units, and Ambulatory Care. Duties include but is not limited to: Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. Bathing; toileting; ambulation; feeding; positioning; assists with oral hygiene care; takes vital signs; measures intake and output; measures height and weight; application of a condom catheter. Participates in the implementation of the patient's therapeutic rehabilitative, restorative, and supportive treatment plan of care, to include range of motion exercises, application of anti-embolic stockings. Perform a variety of treatment procedures which includes, collecting specimens such as sputum, urine, blood, and feces in an appropriate manner. Application of external urinary devices, and oral suctioning, assist RN with wound care/skin care, application of skin barrier, care of foley catheter, un-medicated enemas, stoma care, G-tube care, ostomy care, and pressure ulcer identification. Utilizing behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques acquired in PMDB training. Observe patients/residents' or residents' physical or emotional status and refer deviations and /or problems to supervisor in a timely manner. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/residents. Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison. Proper use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, EKG machine, patient lift equipment, pulse oximetry, instruct/monitor/document use of in spirometer, restraints application, set-up oxygen /suction equipment, operation of specialty beds, assemble of traction devices, wheelchairs, use of Velcro binders. Escorts patients to and from appointments and /or other activities within the medical center facility per protocol. Provide direct, one-to one observation of patients who are in danger of hurting themselves either intentionally or because of confused behavior. Ability to redirect the patient, help with orientation of the patient, and provides ongoing observation of the patient and reports any changes in condition to the RN. Ability to apply protective restraints as needed and at the direction of the RN. Complies with required documentation when providing one-to one and close observation. Provide the proper hand-off communication to the appropriated staff (NA, licensed staff, etc.) when caring for our Veterans. Collect specimen and transport to the lab. Assists with transferring patients to and from bed, wheelchairs and stretchers utilizing appropriate body mechanics and assistive devices. Actively participates and encourages patients to participate in group or one-on-one activities as a part of the plan for therapeutic recreation. Records pertinent information within the medical record as authorized. And other duties as needed. Preferred Experience: At least one year of experience in Behavioral Health is preferred. Work Schedule: Primarily Nights, 12 and 8 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid 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) 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 VA Insurance: 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.