Summary The Nursing Assistant provides care to adult and geriatric Veterans with varying levels of physical and mental conditions within the Medical-Surgical Unit at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. As an integral part of the nursing team, the Nursing Assistant has an impact on Veterans, visitors, coworkers, and other employees of the VA Medical Center and is expected to exercise judgment and to engage RN when necessary. Make a difference in the lives of our Veterans! Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the Nursing Assistant - Medical/Surgical include, but are not limited to: Provides personal hygiene care, including all types of baths, shampoos, oral care, denture care, and skin care to promote comfort and prevent complications. Assists with the use of bedpans and urinals; applying/maintaining external catheters, ostomy care for established and uncomplicated ostomies under the direction of the RN. Performs patient mobility tasks including turning, ...