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Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join the Acute Care team!The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:* Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff.* Providing direct care for complex veterans.* Making observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.* Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.* Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal* Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.* Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately.Work Schedule: Full time. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor. Not all duties may be listed, so other duties may be assigned.Compressed/Flexible:Available.Telework: Not Available.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.