Nursing Assistant (Specialized Work Assignment Team)

Nursing Assistant -

The primary duties of the Nursing Assistant may vary by assignment. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works directly with patients and observes them on a 1:1 basis in an inpatient setting on a unit.
• Assisting in the care of medical and surgical patients by supporting patient activities for daily living (ADLs).
• Report changes in patient's condition to the registered nurse, as well as the patient's acceptance and response to nursing care.
• Operating equipment (Vital sign machines, EKGs, Bladder Scans, etc.).
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patient and families.
• Perform procedures such as venipuncture, finger sticks, and wound dressings.
• Monitor and chart patient status in compliance with applicable laws and local policies, and properly report any abnormal findings to designated Nurse or Medical staff.
• Submits work orders for broken equipment, and properly stores and cleans equipment.
• Contributes to a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by cleaning equipment, furniture, appliances, and patient care areas.
• Communicates with patient and family members about care, and ensure all communications comply with HIPAA and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collecting and transporting patient specimens for the laboratory.
• Completes hazardous items checks of unit, patients, and their belongings.
• Understands and uses proper medical terminology.
• Transporting patients to other areas of the hospital and returns to proper unit bed.
• Leads by example in defining a customer service culture to ensure that all patients are treated with respect and civility
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 8 & 12 hour night tours with weekend and holiday requirements.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
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)

Starting at $37,945 Per Year (GS 3-5)