ICU Nursing Assistant: Critical Care Support for Veterans

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States seeks a Nursing Assistant who delivers age-specific care to Veterans under RN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and adherence to established procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position outlines qualifications, including English proficiency and formal training requirements, and involves working with a care team to support patient well-being, monitor conditions, and document

Qualifikationen

• US citizenship and English proficiency required for VA positions.
• Six months of general experience or education/training as NA.
• Eligibility criteria include GS-3 to GS-5 as per VA standards.

Aufgaben

• Assist in full range of nursing care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Use equipment for basic diagnostic/treatment procedures (bladder scan, CPM, EKG).
• Maintain patient safety and provide one-to-one observations when required.
• Record vitals, I&O, and care documentation per policy.
• Support nursing team across units and adapt to patient needs.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Equipment operation

Ausbildung

Two years of education above high school with courses related to nursing care

Completion of an intensive occupational training course for nursing assistants (<1 year)

Bachelor's degree with health care courses (optional)

Jobbeschreibung

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States seeks a Nursing Assistant who delivers age-specific care to Veterans under RN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and adherence to established procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position outlines qualifications, including English proficiency and formal training requirements, and involves working with a care team to support patient well-being, monitor conditions, and document