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US Department of Veterans Affairs

Nursing Assistant

washington, DC

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US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Nursing Assistant opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job TitleAllied Health ProfessionalDutiesMajor Duties/Functions include but not limited to:Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff.Assumes role for peer education/mentorship.Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition such as shifts in behavior, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel.Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.Monitors and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately.Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices.Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.Acts as a patient advocate in ensuring patients receive all necessary care in an efficient manner.Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties.Follows universal precautions as appropriate, demonstrates competence according to isolation, infection control and Tuberculosis (TB) policy/procedure.All other duties/functions as assigned.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalWork Schedule: Intermittent; specifics TBD by supervisor.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: 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). Salary will be prorated by actual time worked.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 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 #: PD

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