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Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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| Northport is hiring for a Float Pool Nursing Assistant . This position functions within all Northport VA Medical Center nursing units. Staff may be assigned to work in the community living centers caring for long term care residents, on inpatient psychiatric units, on med/surg/tele units, or in an intensive care setting (ED and/or ICU). Assignments may change as needed during a shift to meet the ever-changing patient care needs throughout the facility. Performs nursing care procedures which include, but is not limited to the following: Will be assigned to patients requiring care in all areas where nursing is provided. Performs preventive, rehabilitative, restorative nursing procedures: e.g., active and/or passive range of motion (ROM) to assist and motivate the patient to achieve maximum independence in activities of daily living. Performs patient care treatments such as simple dressing not requiring medications (e.g. protective dressing on ankles, heels, elbows, etc.) Applies external urinary drainage systems (male/female); maintains indwelling urinary catheters, maintains the gravity drainage system, and observes for patency, provides catheter care according to procedures/standards. Promptly reports changes in the patient's behavior and or physical condition such as hemorrhaging, respiratory distress, and records nursing assistant interventions performed in the "Progress Notes" which are part of the patient's clinical record. Collects patient information for nursing history. Orients patients to unit; assisting in formulating Nursing Care Plans based on information obtained while giving personal patient care; observes and records patient's physical and emotional condition, care given , and patient's response. Attends to patients activities of daily living by assisting the patient to attain maximal independence and self-care in bathing, grooming, and feeding; performs rehabilitative nursing procedures such as transfer, ambulation, range of motion, and assists with activities such as bowel and bladder training. Utilizes proper body mechanics and operates all equipment safely and in accordance with Safe Patient Handling procedures and training. Recognizes and protects patient's right to safety, privacy, and self-determination. Work Schedule: Permanent, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. May include Evening and Night rotation depending on the needs of the facility. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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