Nursing Assistant: Lead Care & Rehab (Night Shift)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant at the James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.

The incumbent will perform and assist with diagnostic studies, treatments, and nursing care under RN/LPN supervision, teaching patients as needed, and promoting independence and rehabilitation throughout care delivery. The position requires basic education in nursing, ability to provide patient care, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• One year above high school with courses related to Nursing Assistant.
• Completion of an intensive occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a Nursing Assistant may meet the experience requirements.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: provide range of patient care and contribute to nurse care plan.
• Ability to observe patients and refer deviations to supervisor.
• Ability to use equipment for basic diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient calls for assistance in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper patient identification before administering care.
• Assist co-workers and work as a team member.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to oncoming shift and leaders.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Provide bed baths and assist with grooming.
• Promote patient independence and rehabilitation.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient care.
• Assist with feeding and document intake/output.
• Follow provider orders for patient nourishment and hydration.

Skills

Patient care

Observation skills

Communication

Leadership/precepting

Education

One year above high school with nursing-related courses

Two years above high school with nursing care courses

Tools

Bladder scan

CPM/Continuous passive motion device

Blood glucose monitoring

Specimen collection

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant at the James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.

The incumbent will perform and assist with diagnostic studies, treatments, and nursing care under RN/LPN supervision, teaching patients as needed, and promoting independence and rehabilitation throughout care delivery. The position requires basic education in nursing, ability to provide patient care, and strong communication.