The Float Pool Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care to patients on inpatient medical units including Acute Medicine, 3 West, Telemetry, ICU, the Emergency Department, and to substance abuse and psychiatric patients. The objectives for care are set in the treatment plan as established by the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran. Maintains positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills. Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations.
Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a preceptor.: a. Personal Hygiene b. Physical comfort c. Activity, Exercise, Rest d. Nutrition e. Elimination f. Prevention of Skin Breakdown g. Rehabilitative Aspects of Care. Engages in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups.
Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients. Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team. Is trained to set up patient care related equipment. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. Works as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team.
Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. Uses proper safety practices. Utilizes equipment and supplies according to procedures. Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. Communicates with people of varied educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Cares for the veteran his/her priority in all aspects of work. Works as a member of a team in all assignments, and is learning to be an effective team member. Completes orientation, annual competency requirements, and on-going mandatory education. Completes all mandatory trainings within appropriate timelines. Participates in annual competency assessment and validation.
Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age related needs of the Veteran patients served in his/her assigned service area Work Schedule: Variable days & nights including weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 53340A; 53341A; 53342A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40110 – $65488/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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