Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in West Palm Beach seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the inpatient Mental Health unit. You will provide safe, direct, and therapeutic care to Veterans under supervision, assist licensed staff, and help maintain a recovery-focused environment.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, leading groups when needed, and supporting treatment activities to promote safety and healing. Basic qualifications vary by experience and education per VA standards.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to acquire knowledge and perform NA work.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care or healthcare.
• Completion of an intensive, specialized NA training program less than one year may meet the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, direct, therapeutic care to Veterans on the inpatient Mental Health unit.
• Assist licensed staff and support treatment and recovery activities.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in safety initiatives.

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in West Palm Beach seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the inpatient Mental Health unit. You will provide safe, direct, and therapeutic care to Veterans under supervision, assist licensed staff, and help maintain a recovery-focused environment.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, leading groups when needed, and supporting treatment activities to promote safety and healing. Basic qualifications vary by experience and education per VA standards.