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Nursing AssistantThe Nursing Assistant (NA) provides direct care for complex Veterans. They make observations of subtle changes in resident's condition and take action accordingly within the NA's assigned role. They document care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. They respond appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal. They administer complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. They monitor and document patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately. They perform nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran. They work on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan. They recognize the residents' autonomy and promote independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment. They actively participate in Treatment Planning Meetings. They utilize equipment to promote the Veteran self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System. They verbally provide patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participate in treatment team meetings for resident care planning. They enter information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats. They participate in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident. They remove defective equipment, report hazards, observe safety regulations, contribute to infection control, and utilize proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. They serve as the unit safe patient handling liaison. They serve as preceptor and mentor to other NA's. They orient members of the health care team to the units as appropriate. They function as a member of the unit base counsel. They manage distributed patient behavior and by appropriately intervene and request assistant from other health care members. They appropriately initiate basic life support, take actions appropriate action.Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts including Weekends & Holidays, (A.) Day Shift - 12 Hour Shift, 7:30 am - 8:00 pm OR, (B.) Night Shift - 12 Hour Shift, 7:30 pm - 8:00 amRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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 $416.66Retirement: 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 AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 52675-F (GS- 03), 52676-F (GS- 04), 52677-F (GS- 05).
Worksite address
amarillo, TX, 79101, US
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