Nursing Assistant - Mental Health

This position is for an Intermittent Nursing Assistant on a 23 bed behavioral health unit ASSIGNED DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans and 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 NAs assigned role. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel. 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, cath