Nursing Assistant – Veteran Care & Recovery

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

The Western NY Healthcare System at the Buffalo VA facility is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Acute Care Nursing Service. You will perform activities of daily living, contribute to the patient care plan, and assist licensed staff under supervision.

Applicants may be referred while education or licensure is pending but may be hired once requirements are met. Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and either some experience, college coursework related to nursing,

Qualifications

  • Six months of general experience demonstrating the ability to perform NA duties.
  • OR two years of college courses related to nursing care.
  • OR completion of a short intensive NA training program meeting the experience requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide activities of daily living and range of care as part of the patient care plan.
  • Assist in monitoring patient condition and report changes to supervising nurse.
  • Operate basic nursing equipment and supplies as directed by a licensed clinician.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families and the health care team.

Skills

Nursing care
Patient communication
Observation of patient status
Equipment use
English proficiency

Education

2 years college courses related to nursing care
Bachelor-level health care education
GS-05 education requirement (bachelor’s degree or 24 semester hours in health care)

Job description

The Western NY Healthcare System at the Buffalo VA facility is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Acute Care Nursing Service. You will perform activities of daily living, contribute to the patient care plan, and assist licensed staff under supervision.

Applicants may be referred while education or licensure is pending but may be hired once requirements are met. Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and either some experience, college coursework related to nursing,

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