Mental Health Nursing Assistant – Entry to Mid Level

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant in the Mental Health unit to develop skills in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under close supervision and with appropriate training.

Responsibilities include participating in nursing care activities, communicating with patients and staff, and referring issues to supervisors. This position emphasizes learning in a clinical setting and supports a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide arrange of patient care and contribute to nurse care plans.
• Ability to observe patients and refer deviations to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• All duties performed under close supervision with appropriate training.
• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect and document readings.
• Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies.
• Works as a cooperative member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes mandatory training and participates in competency assessments.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Observation

Communication

Nursing assistance

Education

High school equivalent

Plus nursing-related coursework (2 years above high school)

Tools

Glucose monitoring machine

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant in the Mental Health unit to develop skills in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under close supervision and with appropriate training.

Responsibilities include participating in nursing care activities, communicating with patients and staff, and referring issues to supervisors. This position emphasizes learning in a clinical setting and supports a multidisciplinary care team.