ICU Nursing Assistant: Critical Care for Veterans

Veterans Health Administration; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant role at Veterans Health Administration delivers age-specific care to adult Veterans under the direct supervision of an RN. The NA float can work in ICU, ED, Med/Surg/Tele, Community Living Center, Hospice, and Inpatient Acute Psychiatry, rotating across units as needed to support patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs and hydration, performing simple diagnostics, maintaining safety, and providing one-to-one

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-specific care to adult Veterans under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing tasks.
• Monitor vital signs and hydration, aid in simple procedures as directed.
• Maintain patient safety and document care appropriately.
• Provide one-to-one watches and assist with emergencies under RN guidance.

Job description

The Nursing Assistant role at Veterans Health Administration delivers age-specific care to adult Veterans under the direct supervision of an RN. The NA float can work in ICU, ED, Med/Surg/Tele, Community Living Center, Hospice, and Inpatient Acute Psychiatry, rotating across units as needed to support patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs and hydration, performing simple diagnostics, maintaining safety, and providing one-to-one