Nursing Assistant- Acute Care

The Nursing Assistant (NA) assists Veterans in all their daily living activities and general patient care duties to help the healthcare team restore the Veteran to the highest level of independence or to remain comfortable. The Nursing Assistant provides support for diagnostic procedures, nursing treatments, patient/resident charting, and reinforcement of Veteran education. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties of the Nursing Assistant (NA) include but are not limited to: Assists providers and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations or procedures by preparing/positioning/draping as well as emotionally supporting Veterans. Performs a variety of routine diagnostic tests such as glucometer test for blood glucose level, EKG's, bladder scanning, vital sign monitoring, obtaining weight and height, collection of urine samples, sputum, and stool. Delivers samples to blood lab and picks up blood products from the blood bank. Records basic data and patient responses and reports deviations from the normal to the nurse. Performs a complete range of patient care related to urinary and bowel elimination, feeding, oral intake, oxygenation, and other duties as assigned by the RN after competency has been demonstrated. Performs treatment such as foot soaks and application of non-prescribed topical lotions. Collects and correctly labels specimens (urine, stool, and sputum). Delivers specimens to the laboratory section of the facility. Measures and records intake and output. Reports the condition of wounds and skin and any reaction to or results of treatment. Enters specific information into the patients'/residents' Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Maintains a clean, safe environment of care that is conducive to Veterans' privacy and rehabilitation. Work Schedule: 0700-1530, rotating weekends and holidays, flexible to meet needs of organization, 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 #: 81211F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: NA's must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Experience, Education or Training- Documentation Submitted: Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA; OR, One year of education above high school with cours

Salaire : $38,290 – $55,961/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Officially established in October 2006, the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) serves more than 118,000 Veterans in Central Florida and includes a 120-bed Community Living Center, two Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs/Domiciliaries (60-beds located at the Lake Nona Campus and 58-beds at the Lake Baldwin Campus), one Health Care Center in Viera, two large multi-specialty Satellite Outpatient Clinics in Orlando (Lake Baldwin campus) and Daytona Beach, and five Community-Based Outpatient Clinics located in Clermont, Kissimmee, Deltona, Palm Bay and Tavares. The Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona is open for outpatient, inpatie