Veterans Care Nursing Assistant – Compassionate Entry-Level

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Topeka (KS); In loco; USD 39.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at the Eastern Kansas VAHCS Topeka serves as an integral member of the healthcare team, working closely with Veterans and their families to deliver patient care and assist with daily activities.

This role involves supervised nursing tasks, observation of patient status, and effective communication with patients and health professionals, contributing to the care plan and patient comfort in a VA facility.

Competenze

• Six months of general experience or education/training.
• One year of education above high school with NA-related courses.
• Completion of an intensive, specialized, NA-related training course <1 year.

Mansioni

• Assist with basic nursing care under supervision.
• Observe patients and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient care areas.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Observation and reporting

Communication with patients/families

Supervised work in healthcare setting

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent with nursing-related courses

1–2 years of education above high school with NA-related courses

Completion of a nursing aide-focused training program (<1 year)

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at the Eastern Kansas VAHCS Topeka serves as an integral member of the healthcare team, working closely with Veterans and their families to deliver patient care and assist with daily activities.

This role involves supervised nursing tasks, observation of patient status, and effective communication with patients and health professionals, contributing to the care plan and patient comfort in a VA facility.