Nursing Assistant

This position is located within Nursing Service, Community Living Center (CLC), at the Northport VA Medical Center.

Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides direct patient care under close supervision and follows established policies, procedures, and standards of care. Assists Veterans with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility. Observes, reports, and documents changes in Veteran condition, behavior, and functional status to the appropriate healthcare team members. Refers questions, concerns, and issues beyond assigned responsibilities to supervisors, higher-graded Nursing Assistants, or other healthcare professionals. Supports Veteran treatment plans, recovery, rehabilitation, and overall wellness under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider. Obtains and records vital signs and other assigned patient care data in accordance with established procedures. Utilizes glucose monitoring equipment to obtain and document blood glucose readings for assigned Veterans. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities in the electronic health record. Establishes and maintains positive therapeutic relationships with Veterans, families, and significant others through effective communication and respect for human dignity. Uses observation skills to collect, report, and record patient/resident information and promptly communicates significant findings to the healthcare team. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote quality patient-centered care. Demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and respect in all interactions with Veterans, families, visitors, and staff. Adheres to infection control, safety, and patient privacy requirements while performing assigned duties. Perform other assigned duties. Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shift, Day or Night - Weekends & Holidays Required 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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. Functional Statement #: 13004F, 13005F, 13006F 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/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 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.