The Western New York (Batavia) VAMC is seeking Nursing Assistants with current Nursing Assistant experience to serve full time at the Batavia VA Medical Center.

Our VA Nursing Assistants perform care and assist medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients, including direct patient care. They perform a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and mental health of the patient. They perform patient care and take measures to address the patient's bio-psychosocial needs, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, hydration, and safety. The nursing assistant will encourage patients to practice self-care and promote independence, while reporting to the Registered Nurse.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Assists providers and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs, preparing and positioning the patient, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests such as obtaining routine urinalysis, clean catch urines, and stool specimens.
• Assists physicians and nurses in the care and treatment of Residents. Observes and reports to the professional nurse changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints and appearance.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment.
• Reports the condition of wounds and skin and any reaction to or results of treatments.
• Observes and reports to the professional nurse changes in behavior.
• Uses good communication skills in dealing with Residents.
• Provide a full range of patient care to complex Residents with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems including personal nursing care, support duties and treatments.
• Preparing Residents for transport to procedures by obtaining oxygen tanks or other needed equipment.
• Maintain Resident privacy.
• Performs direct patient support work including personal patient care and/or basic patient education.
• Cleans bedside tables, stocks linen, cleans wheelchairs and other direct resident care equipment using appropriate precautions.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Shift depends on selection and will be discussed at interview. 12 and 8 hour shifts available, Rotation may include weekend and holidays as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 Years of Nursing Assisting experience in Nursing Home, Extended Care facility, or Hospital based environment is preferred
• BLS Certification preferred

References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G4

Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

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 only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,931.00 - $50,810.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital
• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Batavia, NY 14020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing Assisting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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