Nursing Assistant — Medical, Surgical & Telemetry

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The NA in Telemetry at the James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides daily living assistance and a range of care to support veterans’ treatment plans, recovery, and wellness under a licensed provider. Duties span outpatient, inpatient, home, or center settings with potential grandfathering options for current VA staff.

Qualifications emphasize education or training beyond high school, English proficiency, and physical requirements; knowledge and abilities cover patient care,

Qualifications

• One year above high school with related nursing courses or equivalent.
• Completion of an occupation-related course of study may meet the experience.
• Ability to perform basic and intermediate nursing care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide range of patient/resident care and support the care plan.
• Observe physical and emotional status and report deviations.
• Use basic equipment for assessments and treatments as described.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Emergency response

Education

One year above high school

Nursing Assistant coursework

Tools

Blood glucose monitor

Bladder scan

Vital signs equipment

Job description

The NA in Telemetry at the James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides daily living assistance and a range of care to support veterans’ treatment plans, recovery, and wellness under a licensed provider. Duties span outpatient, inpatient, home, or center settings with potential grandfathering options for current VA staff.

Qualifications emphasize education or training beyond high school, English proficiency, and physical requirements; knowledge and abilities cover patient care,