Nursing Assistant: Complex Patient Care & Mentorship

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nursing staff in care across preventive to hospice settings. The role involves direct patient care, observation of changes, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The incumbent will document care, assist with procedures, participate in treatment planning, and act as a preceptor to newer staff within a supervised environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship requirement and VA policy eligibility.
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Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and observe changes in patient condition.
• Document care, observations, and responses.
• Assist with nursing procedures within scope.
• Support treatment planning meetings.
• Aide in safe transport and maintain infection control.
• Preceptor and mentor to other NAs.

Skills

Nursing care

Observation

Communication

Preceptor

Team collaboration

Education

Six months general experience

One year education above high school

Intensive occupation-related training

Bachelor's degree with health-related courses

Tools

Glucose monitoring device

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nursing staff in care across preventive to hospice settings. The role involves direct patient care, observation of changes, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The incumbent will document care, assist with procedures, participate in treatment planning, and act as a preceptor to newer staff within a supervised environment.