Nursing Assistant, Inpatient Mental Health -Nights

Company: Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

- Using lift equipment to assist patients in getting in and out of bed. - Recognizing maladaptive behaviors and deescalating situations. - Assisting doctors and nurses in the performing diagnostic examinations. - Properly documenting vital signs in computerized records. - Performing patient care and comfort measures addressing patient's bio psychosocial needs, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, hydration, rehabilitation, and safety. - Reporting abnormalities to appropriate personnel. - Recognizing emergency situations and intervening within your scope of practice, while waiting for assistance. - Communicating with people from various backgrounds and education levels. - Transporting patient to and from procedure if needed. - All other duties as assigned.Must have successfully completed a Nursing Assistant Class, do not need to be state Certified, but must be able to prove you have successfully completed the class. Must be a citizen of the United States.Job Type: Full-timePay: $14.85 - $22.00 per hourBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insuranceSchedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:Staff is screened daily, COVID swabbing is done twice per week, and specialized PPE is used by all staff in patient care areas.Application Question(s):
    • Are you a United States Citizen?
    • Can you furnish proof of successfully completing a nursing assistant training program?Work Location: One location

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