Nursing Assistant, Inpatient Mental Health – Veteran Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support compassionate, recovery-oriented care for Veterans in an inpatient mental health setting. You will work with a mission-driven team to promote safety, dignity, and meaningful engagement, while meeting basic English proficiency and citizenship requirements.

Qualified candidates may meet basic requirements through relevant experience, education, or specialized NA training.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience or one year education with NA-related courses or completion of an intensive training program for Nursing Assistants.
• KSAs include ability to provide patient care, observe status and communicate effectively, and use basic diagnostic equipment.
• Demonstrated teamwork with nursing staff and other health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing the full range of patient care.
• Observe patients and report changes to supervising staff.
• Utilize basic diagnostic and treatment equipment as directed.

Skills

Nursing care

Therapeutic communication

Patient observation

Team collaboration

Education

Six months general experience

One year education beyond high school with NA-related courses

NA training course completion (<1 year)

Job description

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support compassionate, recovery-oriented care for Veterans in an inpatient mental health setting. You will work with a mission-driven team to promote safety, dignity, and meaningful engagement, while meeting basic English proficiency and citizenship requirements.

Qualified candidates may meet basic requirements through relevant experience, education, or specialized NA training.