Nursing Assistant- Mental Health (4N)

Nursing Assistant Position

The Nursing Assistant position is located at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Nashville, TN campus in Mental Health (4N). This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-5. At the GS-3 and GS-4 grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-5. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Major Job Duties :

• Participates in implementing the healthcare plan by performing tasks delegated by and performed under the supervision and directions of a Registered Nurse
• Performs full range of nursing procedures utilizing appropriate and safe techniques
• Responsible for the reprocessing and cleaning of reusable medical equipment items on the assigned unit
• Provides appropriate verbal information and written facts as a part of a patient-driven holistic care plan for life
• Assures the appropriate / safe use of equipment and supplies
• Follows principles of infection control and safety for a wide range of conditions including implementation of standard precautions and identifying and reporting environmental safety hazards
• Recognizes urgent / emergent situations and follows guidelines and emergency preparedness plan
• Provides for activities of daily living of a group of patients
• Provides technical support to the unit staff
• Orients, coaches and educates staff and students
• Provides monitoring for patients that require close and continuous observation using the AvaSure Telesitter technology

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