Telemetry Nursing Assistant & Telesitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Nursing Assistant Telemetry to support licensed nursing staff in caring for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings. Applicants may be referred early under grandfathering provisions while meeting all requirements.

The role requires basic education in nursing care, ability to perform patient care tasks, and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• 1 Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• 2 Ability to observe patients/residents physical or emotional status and refer deviations to supervisor in a timely manner.
• 3 Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in basic diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• 4 Ability to communicate effectively with patient/residents, their families and other health professionals.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Emergency response

Equipment use

Education

2 years above high school in health care

Bachelor's degree in health care (optional)

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Nursing Assistant Telemetry to support licensed nursing staff in caring for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings. Applicants may be referred early under grandfathering provisions while meeting all requirements.

The role requires basic education in nursing care, ability to perform patient care tasks, and effective communication with the care team.