Nursing Assistant

This announcement is intended to fill Nursing Assistant positions in the Geriatrics and Extended Care unit at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Shifts could include evenings and/or days with rotation including weekends and holidays. Shifts will be decided and considered based on patient and facility needs.

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- Duties include but are not limited to:

* Provides direct care for complex veterans.

* Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.

* Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.

* Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel.

* Monitor 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.

* Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.

* Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats.

* Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident.

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

* Engaging in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups with direction and close supervision.

* Sets up patient care related equipment, such as oxygen delivery systems, portable and wall suction and assisting in monitoring proper functioning of equipment.

Work Schedule:

3:30pm-12:00am OR 12:00am- 8:00am rotation to weekends and holidays OR 7:30am - 4:00pm rotating days, including holidays and weekends.

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

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THIS OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on April 20, 2026. The first cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 4, 2026 with subsequent reviews every two weeks until positions are filled.