Job Description
Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC) is assigned to provide care for an adult/geriatric patient population, ranging from the critically/acutely ill patient to the chronically/terminally ill long-term patients, including mental health patients. The incumbent's work area may be either on a ward setting and/or with patients in transit or while in other designated places. Responsibilities Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The NA provides clinical and administrative support in a wide variety of patient care and related activities within Nursing Service including, but not limited to, roles assigned to Escort Services (i.e., direct patient care, patient transport, Reusable Medical Equipment cleaning). The NA functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents rec...