Compassionate Nursing Assistant, CLC Care Team

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aspinwall (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, HJ Heinz campus, is hiring Nursing Assistants for the Community Living Center (CLC) to support licensed nursing staff in caring for patients in inpatient and long-term care settings.

Positions require completing education/certification requirements as applicable, with duties including vital signs, patient guidance, and coordination of care with the nurse team. Shifts may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to acquire knowledge and skills for nursing assistant work.
• Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in care of patient/residents in CLC.
• Take vital signs and support nursing staff with treatments.
• Participate in admission: orient patients, check for contraband, assist with nursing actions.
• Maintain a safe environment and promote independence in patients.

Job description

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, HJ Heinz campus, is hiring Nursing Assistants for the Community Living Center (CLC) to support licensed nursing staff in caring for patients in inpatient and long-term care settings.

Positions require completing education/certification requirements as applicable, with duties including vital signs, patient guidance, and coordination of care with the nurse team. Shifts may include weekends and holidays.