Nursing Assistant- Hospitality/Orderly

The Nursing Assistant (NA) functions 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 distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. The NA at this level also assumes a peer education/mentorship.

Duties include but are not limited to: 1. Accurately identifies and reports physical signs, symptoms, and changes noted in patients to RN/supervisor in charge. Also reports patients' complaints which are outside of the NA scope of practice to address. 2. Initiates emergency procedures for which the employee is trained and reports actual and potential safety hazards within the workplace. 3. Monitors Veterans who may be at risk for harming themselves and or others according to established policies and procedures and appropriately refers issues to the charge nurse or other health care professional. 4. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and acts/responds accordingly within the NA's assigned role and by contacting the appropriate nursing personal. 5. Obtains patient's vital signs, recognizes obvious discrepancies and report discrepancies to RN/supervisor in charge. 6. Applies knowledge and skill in facilitating the completion of activities of daily living for those patients to whom they are assigned. 7. Identifies the need for and actively participates and contributes information and suggestions to patient-centered conferences and/or Treatment Planning Meetings. 8. Will learn to appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned Veteran. 9. Learning to be proficient with the utilizing rehabilitative principles to promote patient independence and recovery, encouraging and guiding patient/residents in bowel and bladder training. 10. Promotes positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others, and staff utilizing learned communication skills. 11.Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations. 12. Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following:a. Personal Hygieneb. Physical Comfortc. Activity, Exercise, Restd. Nutritione. Eliminationf. Prevention of Skin Breakdowng. Rehabilitative Aspects of Careh. Mental Well-Being (Whole Health) 13. Engaging in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups with direction and close supervision. 14. Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team. 15. Maintains and set up patient care related equipment. 16. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. 17. Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. 18. Work as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team. 19. Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. 20. Monitors patients according to levels of observations i.e. (one to one suicide, continuous observation, q 15-minute checks, and hourly rounding. 21. Demonstrates proper safety practices. Follow all safety procedures and wears protective clothing/equipment as appropriate (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 22. Utilizes equipment and supplies according to procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. 23. Promotes and demonstrates principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients and utilizes technical skills appropriately adjusting techniques for patients. 24. Facilitates in the transfer and transport of patients. Preferred Experience: 1 year experience as a healthcare provider/ nursing assistant experience (acute care &/or long term care) Nursing Assistant (CNA/LNA) &/or Medical Assistant training/certification Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care; familiarity with supporting nursing workflows; commitment to shared decision-making; and active participation in creating a positive, team-based practice environment (Pathway to Excellence Journey). Work Schedule: Full-Time, 0630-1500. Tour subject to change depending on the needs of facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be available if eligible 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 examination. 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.