Nursing Assistant; Bonham CLC C

Position: Nursing Assistant (Bonham CLC C) - Recruitment/Relocation
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

The Nursing Assistant position is learning to perform basic nursing duties under close supervision in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, sub-acute. The Nursing Assistant will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions in health care setting. This position location is in Nursing Service within VANTHCS.

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- The Nursing Assistant (NA) GS-03 is the entry-level nursing position. The incumbent will be provided opportunities to develop basic nursing skills in order to provide care to patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions in a health care setting. Individuals assigned as GS-03 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are monitored and closely supervised. Duties include but are not limited to:

* Demonstrating skill/knowledge/ability to utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran.

* Accurately and timely reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team.

* Actively participates in interdisciplinary team planning sessions by offering observations and suggestions.

The Nursing Assistant (NA) GS-04 is considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and is closely supervised. The NA at this grade level performs basic nursing care and is learning to provide complex nursing care independently as a member of the nursing care team by assisting higher graded NAs, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team.

The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision, are learning to perform complex nursing skills, and will refer issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs, licensed staff or other healthcare professionals. All duties performed will be completed under close supervision with appropriate training and competencies for assigned tasks but are not limited to:

* Maintain positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.

* Maintain therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment and taking measures to prevent injury.

* Perform and document prescribed medical treatment and interventions for patients, such as diabetic urine testing and blood testing, simple dressing changes.

The Nursing Assistant (NA) GS-05 is considered to be the full performance level for NAs. The NA at this grade level functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventative, acute, sub acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. The significant factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involved more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements.

NAs at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role. All duties performed will be completed under close supervision with appropriate training and competencies for assigned task and not limited to:

* Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans.

* Provides direct care for complex veterans.

* Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc.

Work Schedule:

12-hour shift (days/nights) with every other weekend. May be required to work other shifts, be on call, work weekends and/or holidays as patient care and needs of the service require. Should operational needs dictate, candidates must be willing to work within other units (including community-based outpatient clinics, for example) to assist and support continuation of the provision of care/services.

Functional Statement #: 52804-F, 52795-F 52871-F

Relocation:
Authorized, applicable for internal VA applicants.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Authorized, applicable for applicants outside of VA.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized

Telework:
Not available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.