Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Growth Path

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Nursing Assistants to provide patient care under supervision in diverse healthcare settings. You will assist with daily living activities, support care plans, and refer issues to licensed staff as needed.

Candidates should meet basic education requirements and demonstrate KSAs in communication, observation, and basic nursing skills. Schedule includes various shifts with comprehensive federal benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have KSAs to provide a range of patient care under supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to observe and report patient status promptly.
• Ability to operate basic medical equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living under supervision.
• Support nurse care plans and recovery goals.

Skills

Patient care

Observational skills

Effective communication

Education

Two years of education above high school in health care

Tools

Bladder scan

Blood glucose monitoring

Continuous passive motion device

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Nursing Assistants to provide patient care under supervision in diverse healthcare settings. You will assist with daily living activities, support care plans, and refer issues to licensed staff as needed.

Candidates should meet basic education requirements and demonstrate KSAs in communication, observation, and basic nursing skills. Schedule includes various shifts with comprehensive federal benefits and training opportunities.