Night-Shift Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Assistant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Palm Beach VA Medical Center seeks an Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Assistant to join the nursing team.

The role provides direct support to patients in the inpatient Mental Health unit and offers technical, specialized, and supportive assistance to nursing, mental health, and medical staff in care planning and treatment of patient conditions. Applicants should have basic qualification compliance, including citizenship and English proficiency, with

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required.
• Six months of general experience.
• Experience demonstrating ability to perform NA work.
• English language proficiency as per VA standards.
• Education above high school or related training acceptable for GS-3/4/5.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to patients in inpatient Mental Health unit.
• Assist nursing and medical staff in diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform routine nursing tasks under supervision and maintain patient safety.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to RN promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment on the unit.

Skills

General nursing assistant experience

English proficiency

Patient care skills

Education

2 years above high school in nursing care related field

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Palm Beach VA Medical Center seeks an Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Assistant to join the nursing team.

The role provides direct support to patients in the inpatient Mental Health unit and offers technical, specialized, and supportive assistance to nursing, mental health, and medical staff in care planning and treatment of patient conditions. Applicants should have basic qualification compliance, including citizenship and English proficiency, with