Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Patient Care & Mentorship

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Veterans Health Administration in Chicago provides daily living activities and inpatient/outpatient care under supervision to veterans with acute to chronic conditions. The NA supports the nurse care plan, communicates with patients and families, and uses basic medical equipment as directed.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, documenting intake and output, and contributing to a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing patient/resident care and contributing to a care plan.
• Ability to observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Effective communication with patients, families and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document readings.
• Maintain a positive therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
• Use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures (e.g., bladder scans, CPM devices).
• Participate in patient-centered conferences and shift reports to inform care planning.
• Monitor and document patient intake and output and report deviations promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Tools

Glucose monitoring

Bladder scan device

Job description

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Veterans Health Administration in Chicago provides daily living activities and inpatient/outpatient care under supervision to veterans with acute to chronic conditions. The NA supports the nurse care plan, communicates with patients and families, and uses basic medical equipment as directed.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, documenting intake and output, and contributing to a therapeutic environment.