Job Description
Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) assists nursing staff caring for patients receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. Patient assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. The NA at this level also assumes a peer education/mentorship. Use clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems to improve quality of care. Responsibilities Utilize glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Provide direct care for complex veterans. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contac...