Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Veterans Care & Hospice

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Community Living Center - CLC1. The NA provides direct care to veterans with diverse conditions, including end-of-life care, under supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient status, and using routine clinical equipment with an emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• US citizenship as required for VA direct patient care roles.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Meeting GS-3 to GS-5 qualification requirements (experience or education per VA standards).

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in the full range of nursing care.
• Support residents in daily living activities and comfort measures.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervisors.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic communication

Observation

Safe patient handling

Education

Two years of education beyond high school in related courses

Bachelor's degree with health-related courses

Job description

The Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Community Living Center - CLC1. The NA provides direct care to veterans with diverse conditions, including end-of-life care, under supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient status, and using routine clinical equipment with an emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork.