Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Acute Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Boise VA Medical Center, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide patient-centered care within Acute Care. The role supports nursing staff, assists with daily activities, and ensures safety in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities include basic nursing care, observation, documentation, and collaboration with RN/LPN teams to support the Veteran's treatment plan. Schedule varies, with potential long shifts and exposure to clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or one year of related education/training.
• Completion of a NA training course of less than one year may meet requirements.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing as per VA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full range of nursing care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of the Veteran's treatment plan.
• Follow team decisions and report outcomes; participate in improvements.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care KSAs

Observation of patient status

Therapeutic communication

Emergency response

Education

2 years education above high school

NA education/training courses

Tools

Bladder scan

Blood glucose monitor

ECG 12-lead

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Boise VA Medical Center, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide patient-centered care within Acute Care. The role supports nursing staff, assists with daily activities, and ensures safety in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities include basic nursing care, observation, documentation, and collaboration with RN/LPN teams to support the Veteran's treatment plan. Schedule varies, with potential long shifts and exposure to clinical settings.