Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Lebanon, PA

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About The Position

This Nursing Assistant position in the Float Pool unit is located at the Lebanon - PA VAMC. The Float Pool NA is responsible for the evidence-based care of a group of patients, assisting the RN, licensed practical nurse (LPN), and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) with providing input in the development of care plans based on the Veterans' care needs. This includes input into the completion of the minimum data set (MDS) assessment at required and various time points. The NA float can work in multiple areas including Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU)/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Med/Surg/Tele), Short Stay Rehabilitation, Nursing Home, Hospice, Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Unit, Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program (RRTP), or outpatient clinics, and must maintain competencies in all areas.

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 of less than one year as a NA.
• For GS-4: One year of specialized experience as a NA or experience in another medical field.
• For GS-5: One year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level or successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Inpatient experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN, LPN, and other members of the interdisciplinary team with providing input in the development of care plans.
• Attends IDT meetings and contributes to the IDT.
• Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures, including preparing the Veteran and monitoring their condition.
• Provides nursing care, including all aspects of personal care and grooming.
• Monitors bladder and bowel functioning, tracking I&O and hydration under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Provides health care services to the Veteran, including Foley Catheter insertion/discontinuation/care, obtaining vital signs, blood glucose, or EKG.
• Monitors psychiatric symptoms and assists in medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Maintains patient safety and the safety of the environment.
• Provides one-to-one observations to ensure patient safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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