Geriatric Nursing Assistant - Night Shift & Mentorship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Bath, NY, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Geriatric & Extended Care team. The role involves direct resident care, monitoring, and collaboration with the treatment team to support veterans’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities include vital signs, wound and skin care, and assisting with therapies within scope of practice. The schedule is 12-hour night shifts, with one 8-hour shift biweekly; relocation incentive available.

Responsibilities

• Uses glucose monitoring to obtain readings and reports deviations to nursing staff.
• Provides direct care for complex veterans and observes subtle changes in condition.
• Documents care, observations and responses on appropriate forms and tools.
• Administers tracheostomy care including suctioning and monitors intake/output.
• Performs nursing procedures per policies (enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care, dressings, braces).
• Engages residents in small group activities per treatment plan.
• Recognizes autonomy and promotes independence; participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote self-care (lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, Wandering System).
• Shares resident information with the treatment team for the plan of care; participates in team meetings.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment; observes safety regulations and infection-control practices.
• Serves as unit safe patient handling liaison; acts as preceptor/mentor to other NAs; orients new staff.
• Functions as part of unit base counsel and assists with behavior management and basic life support when needed.

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Bath, NY, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Geriatric & Extended Care team. The role involves direct resident care, monitoring, and collaboration with the treatment team to support veterans’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities include vital signs, wound and skin care, and assisting with therapies within scope of practice. The schedule is 12-hour night shifts, with one 8-hour shift biweekly; relocation incentive available.