Nursing Assistant- Internal (Tele-sitter Program)

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-5. At the GS-3 and GS-4 grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-5. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Major Functions:

• Participates in implementing the healthcare plan by performing tasks delegated by and performed under the supervision and directions of a Registered Nurse
• Performs full range of nursing procedures utilizing appropriate and safe techniques
• Responsible for the reprocessing and cleaning of reusable medical equipment items on the assigned unit
• Provides appropriate verbal information and written facts as a part of a patient-driven holistic care plan for life
• Assures the appropriate/safe use of equipment and supplies
• Follows principles of infection control and safety for a wide range of conditions including implementation of standard precautions and identifying and reporting environmental safety hazards
• Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and follows guidelines and emergency preparedness plan
• Provides for activities of daily living of a group of patients
• Provides technical support to the unit staff while utilizing monitoring software, including ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Orients, coaches and educates staff and students
• Ability to maintain continuous attention in up to four-hour increment to video screens and detect patient changes or needs
• Continuous visual monitoring of 1-12 patients using virtual monitoring equipment and software via video screens, while in a secluded area
• Competence in completing electronic documentation accurately and promptly
• Keen observation skills to identify potential safety and medical concerns promptly
• Ability to evaluate patient behavior continually for effectiveness and appropriateness of monitoring
• Strong verbal communication skills for interaction with patients, staff and healthcare teams via all platforms included but limited to phone, Microsoft Teams and Vocera
• Ability to perform hand-off communications effectively
• Skills in de-escalating potentially tense situations and providing support to patients
• Demonstrates ability to interact compassionately with patients, staff and family
• Flexibility to cover breaks for other telestitters/hospital sitters as needed
• Willingness to learn new systems or procedures and adapt to the dynamic needs of the healthcare environment
• Function as a Nursing Assistant/Sitter on all impatient units and give direct patient cares as listed under Nursing Assistant role and responsibilities as needed

Work Schedule: Full-time, based on needs of the service
Pay Schedule: V785
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $40,009 Per Year (GS 3-5)