Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg, Patient Care & Telesitter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental/long-term care

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville, TN seeks a 3N Med/Surg Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform nursing procedures, assist with activities of daily living, and help ensure safety and infection control on the unit.

The role includes reprocessing medical equipment, documenting care, and providing patient education as part of a holistic care plan. Eligible for federal benefits, PTO, leave, and retirement programs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in implementing the healthcare plan by performing tasks delegated by and performed under RN supervision.
• Performs full range of nursing procedures using appropriate and safe techniques.
• Responsible for reprocessing and cleaning reusable medical equipment on the unit.
• Provides verbal information and written facts as part of a patient-driven holistic care plan.
• Ensures safe use of equipment and supplies and follows infection control practices.
• Provides activities of daily living support for a group of patients and monitors those needing close observation with AvaSure telesitter.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville, TN seeks a 3N Med/Surg Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform nursing procedures, assist with activities of daily living, and help ensure safety and infection control on the unit.

The role includes reprocessing medical equipment, documenting care, and providing patient education as part of a holistic care plan. Eligible for federal benefits, PTO, leave, and retirement programs.