Mental Health Nursing Assistant with Generous PTO

Voices for Voices; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the Mental Health unit. The role emphasizes observation of patient conditions, basic nursing tasks, and clear documentation within the electronic health record.

The NA assists with routine care, responds to changes in patient status, and supports the nursing team in delivering high-quality Veterans care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing care and safety procedures.
• Ability to observe changes in patient conditions and report to supervisor.
• Documentation of care, vital signs, and interventions.
• Demonstrates basic nursing skills and patient communication.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct care for Veterans in the Nursing - Mental Health unit.
• Make observations of changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Document care given, observations, vitals, and responses in health records.
• Monitor patient intake and output and report deviations to nursing staff.
• Assist with basic nursing procedures under supervision.

Connaissances

Observation of patient condition and判断

Documenting care and vitals

Communication with patients and team

Precepting new NAs

Formation

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

Bachelor’s degree with health care courses (4-year program)

Description du poste

Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the Mental Health unit. The role emphasizes observation of patient conditions, basic nursing tasks, and clear documentation within the electronic health record.

The NA assists with routine care, responds to changes in patient status, and supports the nursing team in delivering high-quality Veterans care in a hospital setting.