Nursing Assistant - CLC - Kennedy Way

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Dayton VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant for our Community Living Center - Kennedy Way. You will provide Veteran/resident care, perform clinical procedures, technical procedures, and ancillary services. This position will perform an assortment of personal care or nursing care activities which do not require licensure and/or education, including a wide range of duties to increase the comfort of the Veteran/resident. This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship.
• Six months of general experience or one year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation.
• Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related training course of study or program of less than one year as a NA.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan.
• Ability to observe patients/residents' physical or emotional status and refer deviations to supervisor.
• Ability to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families, and other health professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.).
• Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Listen attentively to report and note pertinent items.
• Accept adults' chosen life-styles and assist necessary adjustments relating to health.
• Recognize adults' values and function of independence and ability to be self-sustaining in life.
• Assist patients to keep physically and socially active and to maintain peer group interactions.
• Assist patients to cope with loss, e.g., hearing, eyesight, and death of significant others.
• Assist patients with self-care as required, and with maintaining as much independence as possible.
• Perform basic procedures and treatments according to the orientation/annual/unit specific competency checklist.
• Recognize medical/behavioral emergencies and obtain immediate assistance.
• Complete basic life support and PMDB training within orientation period.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning meetings.
• Implement patient instruction/discharge planning interventions for assigned patients as designated by Team Leader/Charge Nurse.
• Provide respectful care that maintains individuality, dignity, and self-esteem for Veterans.
• Function as a therapeutic companion for Veterans who need close observation.
• Accurately document nursing care, nursing interventions, and patient response for assigned patients.
• Follow basic admission routine for admitting designated Veterans.
• Provide accurate information for special incidents involving Veterans and staff members to Team Leader/Charge Nurse.

Benefits

• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed