Summary The Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventative, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance and hospice care. Their assignments may involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. Nursing Assistants at the developmental or entry levels perform their duties under close supervision. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to): Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans, and refers deviation to appropriate health staff; Providing direct patient care for complex Veterans; Making observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, like behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly Documenting care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools and forms...