Nursing Assistant (Geriatrics and Extended Care)

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Nursing Assistant (Geriatrics and Extended Care) in Coatesville, PA. The employer published a pay range of $40k–$65k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other certified nursing assistant roles before you apply.

Nursing assistants help patients with daily living, take vital signs and report changes to the nursing team.

Duties from the announcement

Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Provides 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 contacting the appropriate nursing personnel.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $25.01 per hour, is 19% above the median of 20 CNA postings with published pay in Pennsylvania ($21.02 per hour).

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Typical requirements

• State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing
• BLS certification
• Many hospital roles ask for recent patient-care experience

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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