Nursing Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care & Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is seeking one Nursing Assistant to provide basic care to patients with acute or chronic conditions in diverse settings. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, monitoring patient needs, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for Veterans.

Applicants with pending education or certification requirements may be tentatively selected but not hired until requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a range of patient care and support nursing care plans.
• Ability to observe and refer deviations in patient status to supervisor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and health staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff and monitor patient needs.
• Support activities of daily living and safe, supportive environment for Veterans.
• Perform basic care tasks and help in diverse clinical settings.

Skills

Patient care abilities

Communication with patients

Observation and reporting

Education

1 year specialized nursing experience or related medical field

2 years of college with nursing/health care courses

Bachelor's degree with 24 health-related credit hours

Job description

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is seeking one Nursing Assistant to provide basic care to patients with acute or chronic conditions in diverse settings. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, monitoring patient needs, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for Veterans.

Applicants with pending education or certification requirements may be tentatively selected but not hired until requirements are met.