Nursing Assistant (Night Shift) – LTC & Rehab

isha; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Isha is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our care team in a Veterans Affairs setting. The NA will support RNs and LPNs, perform daily living activities, and contribute to care plans under supervision.

Qualifications cover general experience or education, with pathways to grade GS-3 through GS-5 based on experience and training. Expect shifts including weekends and holidays, with strong teamwork and patient care focus.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of general experience or equivalent education/training.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire nursing-related knowledge and skills.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to NA work.
• Completion of an intensive occupation-related training course of less than one year as NA may meet the experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
• Performs observation, data collection, and reports veteran observations to the care team.
• Performs basic nursing care under supervision to support RN/LPN care plans.
• Assists with orientation of new NAs and coordinates practical experience in clinical settings.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Job description

Isha is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our care team in a Veterans Affairs setting. The NA will support RNs and LPNs, perform daily living activities, and contribute to care plans under supervision.

Qualifications cover general experience or education, with pathways to grade GS-3 through GS-5 based on experience and training. Expect shifts including weekends and holidays, with strong teamwork and patient care focus.