Nursing Assistant, 3K Acute Veterans Care

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Specialty Care 3K Unit. You will provide direct patient care for Veterans with acute medical and surgical needs, assist with daily living activities, monitor clinical changes, and support specialized procedures.

The unit serves patients with complex cardiac and respiratory co-morbidity, within a safe and patient-centered environment. This full-time position offers a competitive VA salary range, flexible scheduling, and a

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• English language proficiency required.
• Experience or education meeting Nursing Assistant requirements as specified by VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for Veterans on the 3K Unit, assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe environment.
• Observe and report subtle changes in condition, mood, skin color, appetite, and response to care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform nursing procedures such as tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheterization, colostomy care, dressings, and prosthetic device application.
• Monitor intake/output, glucose readings, and vital signs, reporting deviations promptly.

Job description

Minneapolis VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Specialty Care 3K Unit. You will provide direct patient care for Veterans with acute medical and surgical needs, assist with daily living activities, monitor clinical changes, and support specialized procedures.

The unit serves patients with complex cardiac and respiratory co-morbidity, within a safe and patient-centered environment. This full-time position offers a competitive VA salary range, flexible scheduling, and a