Compassionate Nursing Assistant for Acute & Hospice Care

Veterans Health Administration; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN, seeks Nursing Assistant (GS-3/GS-5) to join the Nursing Service team. The NA provides direct patient care support, assists licensed staff, and participates in patient transport and equipment cleaning as part of comprehensive care.

Applicants with completed coursework in nursing assistance or related health fields are encouraged to apply; positions require English proficiency and physical capability as outlined in the vacancy.

Qualifications

• One year above high school with courses related to nursing care.
• Completion of a nursing assistant course of less than one year may meet the experience requirements.
• English language proficiency to communicate with patients and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of patient/resident care under supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Assist with the nurse care plan and patient recovery.
• Observe patient status and report deviations to supervisor.
• Use equipment and supplies for basic treatments (e.g., bladder scan, glucose monitoring).
• Assist with patient transport and care coordination.

Skills

Provide patient/resident care

Communicate with patients/families

Observe and report patient status

Use basic nursing equipment

Education

One year above high school with nursing-related courses

Bachelor’s degree with health-care courses or higher

Job description

James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN, seeks Nursing Assistant (GS-3/GS-5) to join the Nursing Service team. The NA provides direct patient care support, assists licensed staff, and participates in patient transport and equipment cleaning as part of comprehensive care.

Applicants with completed coursework in nursing assistance or related health fields are encouraged to apply; positions require English proficiency and physical capability as outlined in the vacancy.