Certified Nursing Assistant

Quick Facts

• Positions available in Emergency, Outpatient, and Inpatient departments

Description

Provide comprehensive basic patient care within the Indian Health Service under the direction of a registered nurse. Duties include obtaining and recording patient information, accurate computer entry, assisting with clinic appointments and admissions/discharges, supporting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), specimen handling, and general cleaning/restocking and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses, and/or injuries under RN direction
• Obtain and record patient information per unit policy
• Enter patient information accurately into the unit computer system
• Assist with clinic appointments and discharge/transfer transportation
• Assist in admitting and discharging patients
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) using the unit checklist
• Perform general maintenance duties (cleaning, arranging, restocking supply cabinets)
• Assist with collection and proper care of specimens

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment; complete forms within 5 calendar days of issuance
• Financial suitability review demonstrating financial responsibility and good standing with creditors; resolve substantial delinquent/unresolved obligations
• IHS immunization policy compliance for healthcare workers as applicable to facility duties
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required
• Designated position (Public Law 101-630) requires absence of certain disqualifying convictions for working with Indian children
• Meet GS-04 or GS-5 minimum qualifications through qualifying nursing assistant experience and/or approved practical nursing education (or a combination)

Benefits

• Total compensation package available for this Certified Nursing Assistant role (review IHS total compensation information)