Nursing Assistant - Veteran Care & Hands-on Support

Colorado Psychiatric; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Job summary

VA Western Colorado Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, and document observations for the care team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication with the care team, and participation in treatment planning to support veterans’ well-being.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required for VA public service.
• Six months of general experience or higher education in health care.
• Two years of college with health-related courses or a bachelor’s degree in health care.
• Ability to demonstrate required KSAs for nursing assistant roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient/resident care in various care settings.
• Observe patient status and report deviations to supervisors.
• Assist with activities of daily living and treatments as directed.
• Document care provided and patient responses in charts.
• Support treatment planning meetings and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High school completion

Two years health-related coursework

Bachelor's degree in health field

Job description

VA Western Colorado Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, and document observations for the care team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication with the care team, and participation in treatment planning to support veterans’ well-being.