Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $39,779.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, located in Shreveport, LA, is a prominent healthcare facility dedicated to providing top-quality medical services to our veteran community. As part of the Veterans Health Administration, the center upholds high standards in patient care, emphasizing compassionate and comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of veterans. The facility offers a broad range of healthcare services, including preventative care, acute and sub-acute treatment, chronic and maintenance care, as well as hospice care. The team at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is committed to supporting veterans through every phase of their healthcare experience, ensuring access to... Show More
Job Requirements
- United States citizenship
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Six months of general experience or one year of related education or specialized training
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, lifting, bending, and wearing personal protective equipment
- Willingness to undergo annual tuberculosis screening or testing
- Capability to handle multiple tasks in stressful situations
- Compliance with VA employment policies
- Education from accredited institutions as recognized by U.S. Department of Education
Job Qualifications
- Six months of general experience or one year of education above high school related to nursing assistant work
- Completion of specialized occupation-related training course
- Ability to provide patient care according to nurse care plans
- Effective communication skills with patients and health care teams
- Ability to operate medical equipment such as bladder scan and blood glucose monitoring
- Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient situations
- Ability to assist with nursing care under direction of licensed nursing staff
- Experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care or medical-surgical setting preferred
- Basic Life Support certification preferred
Job Duties
- Assist licensed nursing staff with patient care
- Observe and report changes in patients' physical or emotional status
- Use medical equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing care plans
- Respond to emergent patient care situations and provide basic life support
- Serve as a preceptor for new nursing assistants
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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