NURSING ASSISTANT

About the Position: This position is with Defense Health Agency, Directorate of Nursing, Mother/Baby Unit located at the Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC. This position serves as a Nursing Assistant providing specialized nursing care and treatment to patients of all ages. Perform nursing care to patients whose conditions can vary widely from those requiring normal nursing care to those requiring close observation. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Receive and interview patients, prepare patient for examination, minor surgical and medical treatments, and obtain and record vital signs.

Set up and maintain a variety of specialized equipment and instruments.

Clean and sort supply carts, supplies, instruments, equipment, utility rooms, exam rooms, and linen in accordance with infection control policies.

Maintain adequate supplies in patient care areas, label specimens, monitor stock levels and expiration dates of supplies and equipment to replenish.

Provide a variety of care and procedures including, but not limited to, bathing, a.m./p.m care, hygienic care, bedridden care, routine postoperative and postpartum.

Monitor intake/output and tube and line placement during movement of patients.

Assist nurse in the care of inpatients ranging from routine to seriously ill.

Assist Doctors during examination and treatment in areas by the bedside, clinics, examining rooms, and minor surgical procedures.

Assist patients walking, moving, transport and escort duties.