Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the care team.

The NA provides direct patient care under supervision and supports higher-graded staff across acute, sub-acute, and chronic illness settings. Applicants must meet basic education and English proficiency requirements; duties include supporting nurse care plans, observing patient status, and communicating with the nursing team and families.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required.
• One year above high school with nursing assistant related courses; or completion of an intensive occupation course of study for Nursing Assistant.
• Physical requirements include heavy lifting, prolonged standing and walking, and manual dexterity.
• English language proficiency as per VA Handbook 5005.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in patient/resident care across outpatient, home or community settings.
• Refer issues to supervisors, higher graded NAs or clinicians.
• Support care planning and communication within interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school equivalency + nursing-related coursework

Bachelor's degree with 24 hours health-care related courses

Job description

James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the care team.

The NA provides direct patient care under supervision and supports higher-graded staff across acute, sub-acute, and chronic illness settings. Applicants must meet basic education and English proficiency requirements; duties include supporting nurse care plans, observing patient status, and communicating with the nursing team and families.