Nursing Assistant

About the Position: his position is located in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Advanced in hire may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Interview patients, obtains and documents in electronic health record the following: subjective and objective heath information, takes and records vital signs.

Assist patients in walking, moving, and changing positions and prevents obstruction, dislodgment and unnecessary movement of drainage, suction, and parenteral fluid apparatus.

Provide personal care to include bathing, shaving, feeding, rubbing backs, and making equipment and supplies available to patient such as bedpans, linen, and grooming items.

Instruct patients and families on various subjects, such as the proper procedure or obtaining laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic exams, in accordance with established protocols.

Make beds and perform general maintenance duties including cleaning and arranging supply carts, cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments, and equipment.

Report deficiencies in supplies and equipment; cleaning utility rooms; handling linen according to infection control policies; and cleaning patient units and exam areas as needed.

Clean wounds, applies bandages after suturing, assists in removal of sutures, staples, and dressings during examination and treatment.