PACU Nursing Assistant: Day Surgery Recovery

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Day Surgery PACU under RN supervision. The role involves basic patient care, transport, and helping with procedures and recovery activities.

Candidates must meet basic VA requirements, including U.S. citizenship or grandfathering provisions, and relevant experience or education. The position offers federal benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education in a related field.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Ability to perform basic nursing tasks under supervision.
• Demonstrated KSAs in patient care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient transport within the hospital.
• Support PACU/Day Surgery patients during recovery.
• Prepare and stock rooms, supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Observe patient condition and report changes to RN.

Skills

General experience

English proficiency

Patient care

Education

Education above high school

Job description

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Day Surgery PACU under RN supervision. The role involves basic patient care, transport, and helping with procedures and recovery activities.

Candidates must meet basic VA requirements, including U.S. citizenship or grandfathering provisions, and relevant experience or education. The position offers federal benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.