Job Description
Summary This position is for the Inpatient Mental Health - Nursing Assistant. The NA function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. This position is a Full-time position that will be on a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) basis of 12 months. The incumbent will have the ability for extension based upon the candidate and needs of the unit. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties include but are not limited to: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans Provides direct care for complex veterans. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tool...