Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended Care

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended Care in Prescott, AZ. The employer published a pay range of $42k–$67k 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

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Providing direct care for complex veterans. Making 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.

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

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $26.33 per hour, is 12% above the median of 14 CNA postings with published pay in Arizona ($23.50 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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