Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
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Job summary
Veterans Health Administration, West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System, seeks a Nursing Assistant for the inpatient Mental Health unit. The role provides safe, direct, and therapeutic care to Veterans under RN supervision, assisting with routines, emergencies, and group activities.
Requirements include CNA and BLS certifications, with opportunities for growth from entry to full performance level as described by VA KSAs.
Qualifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience in mental health care preferred.
- CPR and emergency response knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care including bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Obtain and document vital signs and intake/output.
- Support therapeutic and supportive care plans under RN guidance.
- Operate patient care equipment and assist with transfers.
- Assist with group or one-on-one therapeutic activities and hand-offs.
Skills
Job description
Veterans Health Administration, West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System, seeks a Nursing Assistant for the inpatient Mental Health unit. The role provides safe, direct, and therapeutic care to Veterans under RN supervision, assisting with routines, emergencies, and group activities.
Requirements include CNA and BLS certifications, with opportunities for growth from entry to full performance level as described by VA KSAs.
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