Impactful Nursing Assistant - Telemetry & Acute Care

Veterans Health Administration; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 5D Telemetry Acute Care Service in Albuquerque. The role involves direct patient care across settings, including inpatient and outpatient, with a focus on monitoring and supporting veterans with acute to chronic conditions.

Responsibilities include using glucose monitoring, documenting observations, administering basic nursing tasks, and supporting treatment planning and self-care activities for veterans.

Qualifications

• Federal employment requirements apply, see official posting.
• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for qualification.
• Foreign education evaluated if applicable for credit.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.
• Record care given and observations in appropriate forms.
• Monitor intake and output and report deviations.
• Perform nursing procedures within scope and policy.
• Participate in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Assist with group activities per treatment plan.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Direct patient care

Observation & reporting

Tracheostomy care

Nursing procedures

Tools

Glucose monitoring device

Tracheostomy care equipment

Job description

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 5D Telemetry Acute Care Service in Albuquerque. The role involves direct patient care across settings, including inpatient and outpatient, with a focus on monitoring and supporting veterans with acute to chronic conditions.

Responsibilities include using glucose monitoring, documenting observations, administering basic nursing tasks, and supporting treatment planning and self-care activities for veterans.