<p>The Nursing Assistant (N.A) is an individual who delivers age specific care to adult Veterans according to established policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN). This work involves the personal care associated with activities of daily living in addition to basic nursing care and nursing treatments and simple diagnostic procedures as directed by the RN, LPN, or provider. The position reports to the Nurse/Clinical Manager in the Community Living Center (CLC).</p> <p>Major Duties Include But Not Limited To:</p> <ul> <li>Recognizes the normal aging process and responds to meet the age specific needs of the Veterans including sensory/perceptual changes and physical needs for food, water, air. elimination, rest sleep and activity. </li><li>Assists residents with personal care and other duties or care as directed such as bathing, personal hygiene, assisting with feeding, taking / recording vital signs, and assisting with ambulation. </li><li>Provide resident centered - care, which is driven by the needs, preferences, and lifelong habits of the residents. Care is individualized to each resident, and the resident is a participant in their own care when possible. </li><li>Correctly identifies Veterans by using two specific personal identifiers. </li><li>Provides timely verbal reports regarding results of care or changes in Veteran's condition to the RN. </li><li>Documents nursing care according to established nursing policy and procedures, in the written patient care books and/or in the electronic nursing care programs known as Caribou and/or CPRS. </li><li>Keeps informed of all policies and procedures, guidelines, directives and regulations. </li><li>Utilizes proper body mechanics, lifting devices and assistance from coworkers in performance of Veteran care activities. </li><li>Reiterates and reinforces teaching and instructions that were previously presented by the RN. </li><li>Provides care for those Veterans transported to facilities outside of VA Butler Healthcare. </li><li>Contributes to work area conferences. </li><li>Initiates emergency action in life threatening situations such as cardiac and I or respiratory arrest and alerts licensed personnel immediately. </li><li>Utilizes equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures. </li><li>Monitors bowel and bladder functioning, tracking of intake and output. </li><li>Administers specified skin treatments and comfort items such as ointments, solutions, lotions, and powders per applicable policy and procedure in compliance with Bar Code Medication Administration system (BCMA). </li><li>Administers retention and non-retention enemas as well as rectal suppositories for purpose of lower bowel evacuation. </li><li>Administers non-medicated eye drops used for comfort measures. </li><li>Provides assigned respiratory care support services including the application and regulation of oxygen. </li><li>Inserts urinary catheter and irrigates catheter per order. </li><li>Utilizes clean and / or sterile technique for specimen collection (urine, stool, wound) </li><li>Meets the needs of customers both internally and externally while supporting the VA mission. </li><li>Consistently communicates and treats customers (investigators, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. </li><li>Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 197 4 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. </li><li>Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: 7:30- 4pm with alternating weekends</p> <p>Compressed/Flexible:Not available</p> <p>Telework: Not Available</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p>