The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas is currently recruiting for an Nursing Assistant in our Patient Support (Float Pool) department.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool (Patient Support Service) works in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care. The incumbent for this position is responsible for caring for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Utilizing glucose monitoring machines to collect and document readings. Maintaining positive therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and/or significant others. Using observations skills for data collection, reporting, and recording patient/resident observations. Performing nursing care to meet patient needs such as hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, activity, exercise, and rest. Engaging in group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, and other therapeutic groups. Applying principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients. Reporting patient observations to the RN and/or other members of the treatment team. Organizing and obtaining routine supplies and equipment. Safeguarding patient's right to privacy and protecting information of a confidential nature. Monitoring patients according to required policies and procedures. Work Schedule: Various Tours; 1100-2330, 1900-0730. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Samuel.Morrow@va.gov 316-685-2221 X50654
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