Nursing Assistant - Acute Care (Night Shift)

Okpsych; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City is recruiting two Nursing Assistants to support the Nursing - Acute Care Service. Positions require basic nursing care under supervision, care for patients with acute to chronic conditions, and proficiency in English per VA standards.

Shift includes nights with rotating weekends and holidays, offering extensive on-the-job training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience.
• English language proficiency per VA standards.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care.
• Completion of a short occupation-related training may meet requirements.
• Grade levels GS-3 to GS-5 require demonstrated KSAs and experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic nursing duties under close supervision.
• Care for patients with acute to chronic conditions.
• Use glucose monitoring machine and document readings.
• Maintain respectful interactions with patients and families.
• Assist with orienting patients and families to unit routines.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Patient care

Observation skills

Teamwork

Education

Six months of general experience

One year of education above high school with NA courses

Two years above high school with health care courses

Tools

Glucose monitor

Patient care equipment

Lifting equipment

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City is recruiting two Nursing Assistants to support the Nursing - Acute Care Service. Positions require basic nursing care under supervision, care for patients with acute to chronic conditions, and proficiency in English per VA standards.

Shift includes nights with rotating weekends and holidays, offering extensive on-the-job training and growth opportunities.