Nursing Assistant

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Brockton, MA

397d • $39,966 - $65,248 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant position at the Boston VA Healthcare System involves providing direct patient care in a nursing service environment. The role is part-time, requiring 20 hours per week on day shifts, and includes responsibilities such as assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting the nursing team in various tasks. This position is crucial for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Six months of general experience or one year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation.
• Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet the experience requirements for GS-3.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical field such as licensed practical nurse or health technician.
• Completion of courses related to nursing care or health care.

Responsibilities

• Reports patient observations to the Registered Nurse and other members of the treatment team.
• Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment.
• Provides complete personal hygiene care needs, turns and positions patients to maintain proper body alignment, lifts, ambulates, and transfers patients.
• Promotes the physical independence of the patient by encouraging and teaching individual patients and groups in self-care activities.
• Participates in the admission of patients by providing a secure, reassuring environment and assisting with the nursing admission procedure.
• Functions as the 'sitter' for patients who need close observation, providing personal hygiene, feeding, and preventing patient injury.
• Performs assigned technical procedures such as taking and recording vital signs and administering oxygen.
• Records vital signs, procedures, and nursing care in the patients' electronic medical record.
• Practices techniques and principles of medical asepsis and infection prevention.
• Monitors stock levels and maintains inventory by working closely with the Central Distribution Department.
• Performs environmental duties to ensure the safety of self, patients, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree