Nursing Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs

This Nursing Assistant position is within Nursing, Business Operations services at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System located in Las Vegas NV. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.

• This position will serve as a Transporter/Nursing Assistant (NA) in the Nursing Business Operation Service at the Veteran Affairs Southern Nevada Medical Center (VASNHS) Las Vegas, Nevada. The Transporter/Nursing Assistant (NA) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compassionate transfer of patients, specimens, and supplies throughout the healthcare facility. This position also assists with basic patient care tasks as assigned, under the supervision of nursing staff, and other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Safely transports patients using wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, or other assistive devices between various facility locations (e.g., patient rooms, surgery, radiology, therapy, discharge area). Ensures patient identification, comfort, privacy, and safety during transit. Provides escort and/or assistance to patients with limited mobility including patients requiring special precautions, under appropriate nursing supervision. Assists with the transfer of acute patients in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RN), or other qualified staff. Transports laboratory specimens Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility under supervision. Obtains and records vital signs (weight, blood pressure, temperature, intake and output), and performs routine diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKG, glucometry, pulse oximetry) as assigned. Assists patients with transfers from bed to chair, or bed to bedside commode using proper body mechanics and/or safe patient handling equipment per policy to ensure safety to self and patient. Provides 1:1 observation for homicidal or suicidal patients, patients who are a danger to themselves or others, or due to a high fall risk as directed by the Management, Charge Nurse or designee and documents per policy. Cleans, maintains, and stores transport equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.) and reusable medical equipment in line with infection prevention and medical center policy. Communicates effectively with medical staff, patients, and families regarding transport times and patient needs. Responds promptly and professionally to patient needs, concerns, and questions. Documents transport activity and patient care tasks according to established procedures. Treats all patients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity, respect, and civility. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety, comfort, and service excellence at all times. Maintains compliance with hospital policies and all health and safety regulations. Participates in mandatory education and training. Observes and monitors patients and communicates and documents care given during the transportation/escort process. Report's status of patients and changes noted to the registered nurse at escort destination. Continually monitors patient flow, identifies existing and potential problem areas or delays in processing a Veteran's medical care request. Monitor's environment of care and initiates corrective actions to prevent patient injury, reporting problems and resolution to Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or designee. Recognizes emergency situations (i.e., codes, disasters, fire and safety issues) and takes appropriate and immediate action. Can successfully perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver. Demonstrates and adheres to all aspects of Veteran Centered Care concepts, ICARE, and the Code of Conduct in daily work/interactions with others. Monitors patients remotely via virtual sitting/telesitting. Performs additional related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Varied Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 593-00068-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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