Nursing Assistant - Sitter/Transporter for Complex Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinsburg (WV); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Nursing Assistant - Sitter/Transporter to assist licensed staff in caring for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance and hospice settings.

The role emphasizes handling complex patient needs, mentorship to NA staff, and thorough documentation of care, intake, and vital signs, using equipment like glucose monitors and bladder scanners; you will participate in treatment planning.

Formación

• US citizenship and English proficiency required.
• Six months of general experience or one year of related education.
• Completion of an NA training program may satisfy experience.
• Ability to provide patient/resident care and communicate effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Assist licensed staff in care across preventive to hospice settings.
• Document care provided and patient observations in charts.
• Initiate basic life support and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Mentor new NAs and support treatment planning meetings.

Conocimientos

Nursing care

Patient observation

Communication

Basic life support

Educación

Six months general experience

One year education above high school

Specialized NA training course

Herramientas

Glucose monitoring machine

Bladder scan device

Descripción del empleo

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Nursing Assistant - Sitter/Transporter to assist licensed staff in caring for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance and hospice settings.

The role emphasizes handling complex patient needs, mentorship to NA staff, and thorough documentation of care, intake, and vital signs, using equipment like glucose monitors and bladder scanners; you will participate in treatment planning.