Department of Veterans Affairs
Nursing Assistant
Los Angeles, California · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$43k-$70kDetected 21 days ago
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About the role
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals.
Responsibilities
- For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.
Requirements
- The candidate must have one year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation.
- English Language Proficiency.
- Nursing Assistants appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d) Grade Determinations: GS-3 (Entry Level).
- AND demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
- Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.
Compensation
- $43k-$70k
Benefits
- The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates
- 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.
Company info
- All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA as of March 12, 2015 are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the series and grade held that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Basic Requirements: Citizenship
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