Nursing Assistant

The Geriatrics & Extended Care Certified Nursing Assistant (NA) is a key member of the Community Living Center treatment team. The role of the NA is to perform a very wide range of resident personal care, diagnostic services, treatment and charting activities on a regular and continuing basis in a short stay rehabilitation or long-term care ward. The incumbent performs duties in such a way as to promote a sense of worth and dignity for the individual.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, postmortem care and nursing care procedures specific to the ward. Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, showering, shaving, grooming, toileting, feeding, ambulating, weighing and positioning residents with prescribed physical limitations. Teaches and guides residents in the development of cleanliness and sound health practices in all aspects of daily living. Feeds and assists residents during meals. Observes aspiration precautions. Alert to special dietary needs and takes action according to the resident's diagnosis and behavior. Supports and reinforces diet instructions such as those given to diabetics and others on special diets and restrictions. Obtains and records vital signs and intakes and outputs and empties foley bags as needed. Uses skills and knowledge of basic normal versus abnormal vital signs to alert the Registered Nurse and adapt resident care activities. Observes Infection Control Policies and Procedures Assists with the transferring and transporting of residents to test/procedures via gurneys and wheelchairs. Uses knowledge of individual special interest and skills in guiding and motivating the resident. Assists in performing selected rehabilitation techniques such as range of motion, speech retraining, with the ultimate goal of residents return to active community living. Adheres to Close Observation/Suicide Precaution Policy and Procedures when caring for residents who are deemed high risk. Performs diagnostic tests within their scope of practice and training, including fingerstick blood glucose and bedside EKG. Gives meaningful instructions and explanations to resident regarding purposes of special diagnostic tests and procedures. Administers treatments such as foley care and bowel care. Uses the SBAR format when communicating vital information and/or changes of condition. Work Schedule: Tour of Duty will be determined based on the needs of the service. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08790F, 08791F, 08792F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. 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.