Nursing Assistant-Float Pool

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Float Pool Nursing Assistant at the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, provides personal nursing care on inpatient medical units including Acute Medicine, 3 West, Telemetry, ICU, ED, and psychiatric care.

Scheduling is variable days and nights including weekends/holidays; telework is not available. Relocation incentives not authorized. This position is with VA and requires completion of orientation and annual competency requirements.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education when using foreign credentials.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required for foreign education review.

Responsibilities

• Uses glucose monitoring machine to collect and document readings.
• Maintains respectful relationships with patients and families using communication skills.
• Begins to use observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording.
• Assists with personal hygiene, comfort, nutrition, elimination and rehab tasks under supervision.
• Engages patients in activities and group therapies on unit.
• Reports patient observations to the RN and other team members.
• Sets up patient care equipment and organizes supplies.
• Protects patient privacy and follows safety practices.
• Works as a cooperative member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes orientation and mandatory trainings; participates in competency assessments.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Patient communication

Observation skills

Teamwork

Tools

Glucose monitoring machine

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Float Pool Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care to patients on inpatient medical units including Acute Medicine, 3 West, Telemetry, ICU, the Emergency Department, and to substance abuse and psychiatric patients. The objectives for care are set in the treatment plan as established by the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran. Maintains positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills. Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations.

Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a preceptor.: a. Personal Hygiene b. Physical comfort c. Activity, Exercise, Rest d. Nutrition e. Elimination f. Prevention of Skin Breakdown g. Rehabilitative Aspects of Care. Engages in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups.

Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients. Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team. Is trained to set up patient care related equipment. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. Works as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team.

Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. Uses proper safety practices. Utilizes equipment and supplies according to procedures. Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. Communicates with people of varied educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Cares for the veteran his/her priority in all aspects of work. Works as a member of a team in all assignments, and is learning to be an effective team member. Completes orientation, annual competency requirements, and on-going mandatory education. Completes all mandatory trainings within appropriate timelines. Participates in annual competency assessment and validation.

Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age related needs of the Veteran patients served in his/her assigned service area Work Schedule: Variable days & nights including weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 53340A; 53341A; 53342A 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 $40110 – $65488/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.