The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Central Monitor Unit in Dallas, TX.
The Nursing Assistant for the Central Monitor Unit (CMU) will operate instruments/equipment used to record electrocardiograms for continuous heart monitoring and scanning. Ensures the appropriate supplies such paper strips, batteries, telemetry boxes etc. are adequately stocked. Timely identifies and reports dysrhythmias to the assigned nurse via Vocera/telephone. Provides appropriate documentation of the dysrhythmias for records and tracking in the event of sentinel occurrence. Demonstrates skill/knowledge/ability to perform treatments, procedures and the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment (i.e. telemetry boxes) appropriate to assigned duties. Accurately and timely records all patient telemetry monitoring data into the medical records. Actively participates in interdisciplinary team planning sessions by offering observations and suggestions. Ensures the primary admissions RN identify the initial rhythm of patient upon admission to the med/surg telemetry unit. Demonstrates flexibility by willingly and promptly accepting changes in work assignment during supervision of the CMU. Demonstrates adherence to VA and Nursing policies/procedures and standards and maintains competencies consistent with role responsibilities. 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 take saction 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 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, monitoring of Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan. Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment. Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings. Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System. Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning. Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes appropriate action. Work Schedule: Six 12 hour shifts and one 8 Hour shift; May be required to work other shifts, be on call, work weekends an/or holidays, as patient care and needs of the service require. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-03 52816-F; GS04 52817-F; GS05 52818-F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Bargaining Unit Status: This position is part of the bargaining unit.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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