Nursing Assistant - Float

The Float Pool NA is responsible for the evidence-based care of a group of patients as follows:

• Assists the RN, licensed practical nurse (LPN), and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) with providing input in the development of care plan based on the Veterans care needs. This includes input into completion of the minimum data set (MDS) assessment at required and various time points. Attends IDT meetings and contributes to the IDT.
• Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures, which include preparing the Veteran and monitoring the Veteran's condition.
• Performs nursing care, as applicable to the Veteran, including all aspects of personal care and grooming.
• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, monitor bladder and bowel functioning, tracking of I&O and hydration.
• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, provides health care services to the Veteran to include, but not limited to: Foley Catheter insertion/discontinuation/care; obtaining the Veteran's vital signs, blood glucose, or electrocardiogram (EKG); activities of daily living; and post-mortem care.
• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, monitor psychiatric symptoms, assisting in medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Maintain patient safety and the safety of the environment.
• Provide one-to-one observations to ensure patient safety.
• The NA float can work in multiple areas include Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU)/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Medical/Surgical/Telemetry(Med/Surg/Tele), Short Stay Rehabilitation, Nursing Home, Hospice, Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Unit, Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program (RRTP), or outpatient clinics, and must maintain competencies in all areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am with rotating weekends and holidays

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD05222F, PD05221F, and PD05220F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized