Nursing Assistant

Job Title

Nursing Assistant

Duties

Duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant varies at each level are listed but not limited below:

Nursing Assistant GS-3 (Individuals assigned as GS-3 NA's are considered to be at the entry and are monitored and closely supervised.)

• Will learn to appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran
• Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations
• Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients.
• Learning to utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures.

Nursing Assistant GS-4

• Becoming proficient with maintaining positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing communication skills.
• Utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording.
• Participate in patient centered conferences/shift reports, and contributing information for the development and review of the nursing care plan.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment.

Nursing Assistant GS-5

(The GS-5 nursing assistant is the full performance level.)

• Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison
• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NA's,
• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff
• 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 personal
• Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
• Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately

Work Schedule: TBD

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: FS 512-25590-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized