Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Geriatric & Behavioral Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair

Danville (IL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Danville, IL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide specialized care for residents with psychiatric, medical, and geriatric conditions. The NA will perform multi-step treatments and procedures, require knowledge of patient conditions, and observe and report changes to supervisors.

Applicants may be tentatively selected before all requirements are met. Basic requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and education or training in nursing

Qualifications

  • Must have 6 months of general experience or 1 year of education above high school with health‑care related courses.
  • Completion of an intensive, occupation‑related training course of study for Nursing Assistant may meet experience.
  • Demonstrated KSAs include ability to provide a range of patient care and communicate with patients and health professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized personal nursing care to residents with psychiatric, medical, and geriatric conditions.
  • Perform multi-step treatments and procedures requiring nursing knowledge and skills.
  • Observe and report patient status to supervisors in a timely manner.
  • Use equipment and supplies safely for basic diagnostic and treatment procedures.

Skills

General nursing care
Communication
Observation of status
Equipment use
Vital signs

Education

6 months general experience
1 year education above high school
<1 year nursing-related training

Tools

Glucose monitor
Bladder scanner
CPR equipment

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Danville, IL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide specialized care for residents with psychiatric, medical, and geriatric conditions. The NA will perform multi-step treatments and procedures, require knowledge of patient conditions, and observe and report changes to supervisors.

Applicants may be tentatively selected before all requirements are met. Basic requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and education or training in nursing

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