Nursing Assistant Job City of Batavia New York USA,Nursing

Location: City of Batavia

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Western New York Health Care System is seeking a highly qualified full-time Nursing Assistant to serve as a member of the Nursing Care team located in Batavia, New York.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties:
Maintains a 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. Learning to performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a preceptor.

Personal Hygiene
Physical comfort
Activity, Exercise, Rest
Nutrition
Elimination
Prevention of Skin Breakdown
Rehabilitative Aspects of Care

Beginning to engage in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups. Learning to utilize 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. Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. Work as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team. Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. Uses proper safety practices. Learning to utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures.

Learning to utilize 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.

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Day/Night , Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD10791F Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized

Requirements & Education

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

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Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $35139 – $57372/yr.

What is the Final date to receive applications?

Applications close on .

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.