Float Pool Nursing Assistant - Varied Shifts, Veteran Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas is recruiting for Nursing Assistants in the Patient Support (Float Pool) department. Positions available are both full-time and part-time.

Applicants must meet basic requirements, including United States citizenship and English proficiency; progression ranges from entry-level GS-3 to full performance GS-5 with responsibilities across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool (Patient Support Service) works in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care.
• The incumbent is responsible for caring for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.
• Duties include glucose monitoring, maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients/families, observing and reporting patient status, and performing basic nursing care (hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, activity, rest).
• Engaging in group activities and ensuring proper body mechanics, reporting observations to the RN, organizing supplies, and protecting patient privacy.

Job description

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas is recruiting for Nursing Assistants in the Patient Support (Float Pool) department. Positions available are both full-time and part-time.

Applicants must meet basic requirements, including United States citizenship and English proficiency; progression ranges from entry-level GS-3 to full performance GS-5 with responsibilities across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings.