Nursing Assistant - Float pool
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Nursing Assistant - Float pool

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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Posted:
March 29, 2021
Location:
Northport, New York
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Nursing Support
Float pool NAs function within all Northport VAMC nursing units. May be assigned to work in the CLC's caring for long term care residents with multiple co-morbidities, on inpatient psychiatric units serving patients dealing with acute or chronic psychiatric illnesses, on med/surg/tele units providing care to acutely ill Veterans, or in an intensive care setting (ED/ICU). Must demonstrate high reliability & flexibility; assignments may change during a shift to meet patient care needs. Performs nursing care procedures which include, but is not limited to the following: Will be assigned to patients requiring care in all areas where nursing is provided. Performs preventive, rehabilitative, restorative nursing procedures: e.g., active and/or passive range of motion (ROM) to assist and motivate the patient to achieve maximum independence in activities of daily living. Performs patient care treatments such as simple dressing not requiring medications (e.g. protective dressing on ankles, heels, elbows, etc.) Applies external urinary drainage systems (male/female); maintains indwelling urinary catheters, maintains the gravity drainage system, and observes for patency, provides catheter care according to procedures/standards. Promptly reports changes in the patient's behavior and or physical condition such as hemorrhaging, respiratory distress, and records nursing assistant interventions performed in the "Progress Notes" which are part of the patient's clinical record. Collects patient information for nursing history. Orients patients to unit; assisting in formulating Nursing Care Plans based on information obtained while giving personal patient care; observes and records patient's physical and emotional condition, care given , and patient's response. Attends to patients activities of daily living by assisting the patient to attain maximal independence and self-care in bathing, grooming, and feeding; performs rehabilitative nursing procedures such as transfer, ambulation, range of motion, and assists with activities such as bowel and bladder training. Utilizes proper body mechanics and operates all equipment safely and in accordance with Safe Patient Handling procedures and training. Recognizes and protects patient's right to safety, privacy, and self-determination. Please Note: Multiple Selections may be made from this announcement. Selectee may be assigned to various areas, tours and work schedules throughout the Medical Center as needed to satisfy patient care needs. Work Schedule: Day Tour with Rotation: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, including weekends, holidays, evenings and nights Evening Tour: 3:30 PM- 12:00 AM, including weekends and holidays Night Tour: 11:30 PM- 8:00 AM, including weekends and holidays Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Internal Number: 590204700
About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
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