Clinical Mentor Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Nursing Assistant (GS-5) to join the care team in Myrtle Beach, SC. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, and support the treatment plan in preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic and hospice settings.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy under supervision, documentation in the EHR, and assisting with mobility, hygiene, and comfort.

Qualifications

• Education or training as described in the VA qualification standards.
• One year above high school with health-related courses or N.A. course.
• May qualify via grandfathering provision for current VA employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of RN/LPN.
• Assist with vital signs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Document care in patient records and report changes to the nurse.

Skills

Communication with patients/families

Team collaboration

Precepting/mentoring

Emergency care awareness

Education

One year above high school with health courses

Nursing assistant course (less than 1 year)

Bachelor's degree with health-related courses

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Nursing Assistant (GS-5) to join the care team in Myrtle Beach, SC. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, and support the treatment plan in preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic and hospice settings.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy under supervision, documentation in the EHR, and assisting with mobility, hygiene, and comfort.