Nursing Assistant (PCU)

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant (NA) for our Progressive Care Unit. The NA provide basic to complex nursing care as a member of the nursing care team by assisting licensed nursing staff and other members of the care team; provide care under close supervision, while learning to perform complex nursing skills and will refer issues/questions to supervisors, licensed nursing staff or other health care professionals.

Current, permanent GLA employees will be given the first consideration. Must submit most recent SF-50 to receive 1st consideration. As a Nursing Assistant you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans. Duties include upholding the standards of care as outlined by the Medical Center and the Service policies and procedures. Provide quality nursing care to a variety of patients whose age may range from 17 years to 100+ years. Provides complete personal hygiene care needs. Turn and position patients to maintain proper body alignment, lift, ambulates, and transfer patients. Promote the physical independence of the patient by encouraging and teaching individual patients and groups of patients in self-care activities, such as progressive steps in personal hygiene, bathing, and oral care, also assists in teaching and encouraging other care activities such as eating, dressing, undressing, and bladder and other training as needed. Prepare patients for meals, feeds, and assists those requiring assistance. Take and record vital signs, weights, neurological checks, and circulatory checks. Provides supportive assistance for the "Special precautions" therapeutic mode by maintaining contact with the patient, relative to their status. Observes and report desired effects or side effects of psychotropic medications to the RN or provider. Secures patients valuables, baggage and clothing. Provides atmosphere and forum for a therapeutic relationship with patients by allowing the opportunity of self-expression and self-motivated appropriate behaviors by communicating acceptance or an empathetic communication and clear verbal feedback in a non-threatening manner. Support multidisciplinary activities. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 80 hrs.; 7:00am-7:30pm (including weekends and holidays) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Duty Location: 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073