Nursing Assistant SDU

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Albuquerque (NM)

Presencial

USD 38.000 - 62.000

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Hace 2 días

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Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Step Down Unit in Acute Care. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring glucose, observing patient changes, and documenting care and responses in the patient record.

Rotating shifts apply; this is a non-telework federal position with competitive benefits. Applications close on 2026-11-20 and relocation/PCS is not authorized.

Formación

Duties include direct patient care and monitoring.
Observes patient condition and documents changes.
Uses standard procedures for care.
Works with nursing staff during treatment planning.

Responsabilidades

Uses glucose monitoring to obtain readings and reports deviations.
Provides direct care for veterans with acute to chronic conditions.
Documents care and observations in care tools.
Responds to subtle patient changes by contacting nursing staff.
Administers tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed.
Monitors intake and output and documents deviations.
Performs nursing procedures within scope and policy.

Conocimientos

Nursing care

Glucose monitoring

Observation & reporting

Documentation

Direct patient care

Team involvement

Herramientas

Glucose meter

Tracheostomy care equipment

Medical suction tools

Lifting equipment

Descripción del empleo

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for a Nursing Assistant for our Step Down Unit in 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.

Duties for nursing assistant may include, but not limited to the following:

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/.

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 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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