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Nursing Assistant

dallas, TX

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Job TitleAllied Health ProfessionalDutiesThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 7, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 12/31/2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but not limited to:Will learn to appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteranMaintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations.Learning to performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a preceptor: a. Personal Hygiene b. Physical comfort c. Activity, Exercise, Rest d. Nutrition e. Elimination f. Prevention of Skin Breakdown g. Rehabilitative Aspects of CareBeginning to engage in-group activities such as off station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups.Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients.Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team. b. Is trained to set up patient care related equipment c. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. d. Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. e. Work as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team.Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. a. Uses proper safety practices. b. Learning to utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures. c. Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipmentWork Schedule: (6)12-hr shifts and (1) 8-hr shift: Day ; or ; Night ; ; rotating weekends/holidays. Based on the needs of the service.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 #'s: 52871-F, 52795-F,52804-FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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dallas, TX, 75201, US

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