Nursing Assistant - Rehab & Patient Care (Night Shift)
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
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Job summary
The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant at James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. The position involves providing and coordinating patient care under RN/LPN supervision, assisting with admitted, discharged, and transfer patients, and teaching/encouraging patient independence and rehabilitation.
Responsibilities include assisting with daily care, feeding, hygiene, and use of basic diagnostic/treatment equipment,
Qualifications
- Must be able to provide a range of patient care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
- Must observe patient status and refer deviations to supervisor.
- Ability to use basic medical equipment and supplies in procedures.
- Excellent communication with patients, families and health professionals.
Responsibilities
- Respond to patient calls for assistance promptly.
- Verify patient identity before care.
- Assist co-workers and work as part of the team.
- Participate in shift changes by communicating pertinent information to leaders.
- Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Provide morning and evening care and basic hygiene.
- Assist with feeding and documentation of intake/output.
- Follow patient feeding requirements as ordered.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant at James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. The position involves providing and coordinating patient care under RN/LPN supervision, assisting with admitted, discharged, and transfer patients, and teaching/encouraging patient independence and rehabilitation.
Responsibilities include assisting with daily care, feeding, hygiene, and use of basic diagnostic/treatment equipment,
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