Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Assistant – Nights

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health-Inpatient Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality support for patients in the inpatient Mental Health unit. You will assist nursing, mental health, and medical staff in diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, vital signs, daily living activities, and collaboration with the care

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience required.
• Education above high school with NA-related courses accepted.
• Proficiency in English per VA standards.
• Grandfathering provisions apply for certain employees.
• Full VA qualification standards may apply at time of re-entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on inpatient Mental Health unit.
• Assist nursing staff with assessment, treatment, and care planning.
• Monitor and record vital signs and patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment and proper documentation.
• Escort patients to appointments and coordinate with care team.
• Observe for patient status changes and report to RN promptly.
• Utilize equipment and supplies for basic diagnostic and treatment procedures.

Skills

General experience

English proficiency

Education

One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care

Intensive occupation-related NA training less than 1 year

Bachelor-level health care education (4-year program)

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health-Inpatient Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality support for patients in the inpatient Mental Health unit. You will assist nursing, mental health, and medical staff in diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, vital signs, daily living activities, and collaboration with the care