Acute Care Nursing Assistant | 12-Hour Shifts

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Acute Care unit at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

The role supports licensed nurses in delivering comprehensive patient care across preventive, acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities include glucose monitoring, vital signs, observations, and basic nursing tasks, with emphasis on patient privacy and safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience providing direct patient care in acute or inpatient settings.
• Knowledge of glucose monitoring and telemetry basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed staff in patient care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic and hospice services.
• Perform glucose monitoring, vital signs, urine and blood tests, and simple dressing changes.
• Document observations, report abnormalities to RNs, and maintain patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Vital signs

Inpatient care

Telemetry setup

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Acute Care unit at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

The role supports licensed nurses in delivering comprehensive patient care across preventive, acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities include glucose monitoring, vital signs, observations, and basic nursing tasks, with emphasis on patient privacy and safety.