Nursing Assistant- Rehabilitation units, Palo Alto

Serves as a member of a nursing team and is responsible for providing physical care for and/or assistance to patients including: bathing, showering, shaving, grooming, feeding, ambulating, weighing, positioning patients with prescribed physical limitations; maintains appropriate skin care precautions. Assists, as assigned, in observation of stable post-operative patients and medical patients requiring additional observation.

Major duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, postmortem care and nursing care procedures specific to the ward.
• Observes critically ill postoperative patients who have had anesthetics and/or medical patients who require constant observation. Is alert for changes in vital signs which indicate bleeding, respiratory distress, and level of consciousness. Independently performs 12 lead EKG.
• Uses skills and knowledge of basic normal versus abnormal vital signs to adapt patient care activities, and takes and records vital signs and intakes and output and empty drains.
• Teaches and guides patients in the development of cleanliness and sound health practices in all aspects of daily living.
• Feed and assists patient during meals. Observes aspiration precautions. Is alert to special dietary needs and takes action according to the patient's diagnosis and behavior.
• Supports and reinforces diet instruction such as given to diabetics and others on special diets and restrictions.
• Uses knowledge of individual special interest and skills in guiding and motivating the patient. Assists in performing selected rehabilitation techniques such as range of motion, speech retraining, with the ultimate goal of patients return to active community living.
• Adheres to Close Observation I Suicide Precaution Policy and Procedures when caring for patients who are deemed high risk and observes Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Carries out special treatments and assists with procedures including follow-up care and observation. Gives meaningful instructions and explanations to patient regarding purposes of special diagnostic tests and procedures.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education or Training. One year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant.
• English Language Proficiency. Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,598.00 - $58,124.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who on

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Certified Nursing Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location