Geriatrics Nursing Assistant: Compassionate Long-Term Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Prescott (AZ); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Compressed/Flexible: Available

Schedule flexibility

Résumé du poste

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the Geriatrics and Extended Care Community Living Center team. The role requires basic VA qualifications and may involve varied shifts in a 24/7 hospital setting.

The position emphasizes providing direct care, monitoring patient status, and supporting the care plan under supervision. Applicants should meet basic requirements and be able to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Two years of education above high school with healthcare courses or related field.
• 1 year of specialized experience in nursing support preferred.
• Experience or education meeting VA qualification standards for Nursing Assistants.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care and monitor vitals and glucose readings.
• Observe patient condition changes and report to supervising nurse.
• Document care provided and patient observations.
• Assist with activities of daily living and support care plans.
• Perform basic nursing tasks under RN/LPN supervision.
• Participate in scheduling and flexing shifts as needed.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Nursing care

Communication

Formation

High school + 2 years healthcare education

Bachelor's degree in health care

Outils

Glucose monitoring

Tracheostomy care equipment

Description du poste

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the Geriatrics and Extended Care Community Living Center team. The role requires basic VA qualifications and may involve varied shifts in a 24/7 hospital setting.

The position emphasizes providing direct care, monitoring patient status, and supporting the care plan under supervision. Applicants should meet basic requirements and be able to communicate effectively in English.