Nursing Assistant

Summary This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available in different Nursing departments of Madison WI VA. Responsibilities Major Duties: Assists with/performs under the direct supervision of the recreation/occupational/physical therapist therapeutic and diversion activities for patients. Obtains blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and blood glucose (finger stick) and records them appropriately in the medical record. Is able to distinguish significant variances in vital signs and finger sticks and reports them to the responsible RN. Assist or provide patients with personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, teeth brushing, nail care, hair combing, etc. Provide patients with the appropriate level of assistance with activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, transferring, ambulating, feeding, and toileting. Weighs patients and records them appropriately in the medical record. Is knowled...