Acute Care Nursing Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VA North Texas Health Care System is hiring a Nursing Assistant for Acute Care in Dallas, TX. This position supports a range of patient care activities and collaborates with the nursing team to deliver comprehensive care to veterans.

Qualifications include six months of general experience or equivalent education, or one year of related health care education, with basic nursing skills and good communication. Telework is not available; emphasis on safety and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or equivalent education.
• One year of education above high school with related nursing courses.
• Completion of an intensive training course in nursing assistance may meet experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for patients/residents in acute to chronic conditions.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and document care given.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report hazards.
• Assist with lifesaving procedures and basic life support as needed.
• Support nursing staff and act as a preceptor to new NAs.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Patient care

Team player

Education

6 months general experience or education

1 year education above high school in related field

Nursing assistant training course

Tools

Glucose monitoring machine

Lift equipment

Hydrotherapy tabs / therapeutic equipment

Job description

VA North Texas Health Care System is hiring a Nursing Assistant for Acute Care in Dallas, TX. This position supports a range of patient care activities and collaborates with the nursing team to deliver comprehensive care to veterans.

Qualifications include six months of general experience or equivalent education, or one year of related health care education, with basic nursing skills and good communication. Telework is not available; emphasis on safety and patient-centered care.