Nursing Assistant: Complex Care & Mentorship

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the care team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The NA will assist licensed staff with a range of patient needs across preventive to hospice care, including participation in education and mentorship within the unit.

Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and education/experience as outlined in the VA standard. The role may involve meeting the GS-3 to GS-5 criteria with continued professional development and

Qualifications

• Citizenship: citizen of the United States; non-citizens may be appointed.
• English language proficiency in accordance with VA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in patient/resident care across preventive, acute, subacute, maintenance and hospice settings.
• Support care planning and contribute to patient safety and comfort.
• Serve as a peer educator/mentor for other staff when appropriate.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Six months of general experience

One year of education above high school

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the care team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The NA will assist licensed staff with a range of patient needs across preventive to hospice care, including participation in education and mentorship within the unit.

Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and education/experience as outlined in the VA standard. The role may involve meeting the GS-3 to GS-5 criteria with continued professional development and