Nursing Assistant: Complex Care & Preceptor Role

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Nursing Assistant to support licensed staff with care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic and hospice settings.

The NA will perform direct care, assist with treatments, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe environment under supervision. Responsibilities include observing patients, documenting changes, and contributing to the care plan while communicating with the team.

Qualifications

• Experience and Education used to determine grade level.
• Demonstrated KSAs: ability to provide range of patient care; observe status and refer deviations.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Utilize glucose monitoring and observe patient condition; report deviations.
• Document care and observations in the chart or forms.
• Provide direct care and assist with nursing procedures per policy.
• Assist with treatment planning meetings and promote patient independence.
• Maintain safe environment and assist with patient transportation as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Observation skills

Communication

Education

Six months of general experience

One year of education above high school (nursing care)

Short training course in nursing

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Nursing Assistant to support licensed staff with care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic and hospice settings.

The NA will perform direct care, assist with treatments, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe environment under supervision. Responsibilities include observing patients, documenting changes, and contributing to the care plan while communicating with the team.