Nursing Assistant 5D

Veterans Health Administration

Albuquerque (NM)

Sur place

USD 38 000 - 62 000

Plein temps

Il y a 43 heures

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Résumé du poste

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 5D Telemetry Acute Care Service in Albuquerque. The role involves direct patient care across settings, including inpatient and outpatient, with a focus on monitoring and supporting veterans with acute to chronic conditions.

Responsibilities include using glucose monitoring, documenting observations, administering basic nursing tasks, and supporting treatment planning and self-care activities for veterans.

Qualifications

Federal employment requirements apply, see official posting.
Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for qualification.
Foreign education evaluated if applicable for credit.

Responsabilités

Care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.
Record care given and observations in appropriate forms.
Monitor intake and output and report deviations.
Perform nursing procedures within scope and policy.
Participate in Treatment Planning Meetings.
Assist with group activities per treatment plan.

Connaissances

Glucose monitoring

Direct patient care

Observation & reporting

Tracheostomy care

Nursing procedures

Outils

Glucose monitoring device

Tracheostomy care equipment

Description du poste

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for a Nursing Assistant for our 5D Telemetry Acute Care Service!

Key Responsibilities

The NA may perform theses duties in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, sub-acute. The NA will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.

Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff

Provides direct care for complex veterans

Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role

Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms

Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal

Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning

Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately

Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of

Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan

Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment

Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings

Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $38403 – $62226/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.