.The Mental Health-Inpatient Nursing Assistant is a highly functioning member of the West palm Beach VA nursing team. The Nursing Assistant has the responsibility to provide direct support to the patients in the inpatient Mental Health unit providing assistance of a technical, specialized, and supportive nature to nursing, mental health and medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of resident illness or medical and psychiatric conditions.
The Nursing Assistant function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients receiving inpatient/outpatient care including, but not limited to, the medical-surgical unit, Emergency Room, Acute Mental Health Unit, the Long-Term Care Units, and Ambulatory Care. Duties include but is not limited to: Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
Bathing; toileting; ambulation; feeding; positioning; assists with oral hygiene care; takes vital signs; measures intake and output; measures height and weight; application of a condom catheter. Participates in the implementation of the patient's therapeutic rehabilitative, restorative, and supportive treatment plan of care, to include range of motion exercises, application of anti-embolic stockings.
Perform a variety of treatment procedures which includes, collecting specimens such as sputum, urine, blood, and feces in an appropriate manner. Application of external urinary devices, and oral suctioning, assist RN with wound care/skin care, application of skin barrier, care of foley catheter, un-medicated enemas, stoma care, G-tube care, ostomy care, and pressure ulcer identification.
Utilizing behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques acquired in PMDB training. Observe patients/residents' or residents' physical or emotional status and refer deviations and /or problems to supervisor in a timely manner. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/residents. Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison.
Proper use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, EKG machine, patient lift equipment, pulse oximetry, instruct/monitor/document use of in spirometer, restraints application, set-up oxygen /suction equipment, operation of specialty beds, assemble of traction devices, wheelchairs, use of Velcro binders.
Escorts patients to and from appointments and /or other activities within the medical center facility per protocol. Provide direct, one-to one observation of patients who are in danger of hurting themselves either intentionally or because of confused behavior. Ability to redirect the patient, help with orientation of the patient, and provides ongoing observation of the patient and reports any changes in condition to the RN.
Ability to apply protective restraints as needed and at the direction of the RN. Complies with required documentation when providing one-to one and close observation. Provide the proper hand-off communication to the appropriated staff (NA, licensed staff, etc.) when caring for our Veterans. Collect specimen and transport to the lab. Assists with transferring patients to and from bed, wheelchairs and stretchers utilizing appropriate body mechanics and assistive devices.
Actively participates and encourages patients to participate in group or one-on-one activities as a part of the plan for therapeutic recreation. Records pertinent information within the medical record as authorized. And other duties as needed. Preferred Experience: At least one year of experience in Behavioral Health is preferred.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Days (6) 12 hour and (1) 8 hour shift per pay period; alternate weekend/holidays Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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.
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/.
jami.arnt@va.gov · (717) 272-6621 X5636
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $37148 – $60652/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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