Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Support Team

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. The role supports nursing staff in preventive, acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include education/training in nursing care, English proficiency, and potential progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education. The position entails full-time duties with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic nursing care for patients with acute to chronic conditions.
• Ability to observe and report changes in patient status to supervisors.
• Good communication with patients, families and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Assist with daily living activities and nursing procedures.
• Observe and record patient information in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing care

Observe patient status

Communication

Emergency response

Education

One year above high school related to Nursing Assistant

Two years above high school in nursing/health care

Bachelor's degree related to health care (optional pathway)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. The role supports nursing staff in preventive, acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include education/training in nursing care, English proficiency, and potential progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education. The position entails full-time duties with rotating shifts.