Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center)

Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center) Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Charles George VAMC is looking to fill 2 Nursing Assistant positions within Community Living Center (Long Term Care). The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients, families, and staff on a regular basis in a long-term care setting. The Nursing Assistant practices under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, who is accountable for assuring adherence to standards of care. Key Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary duties of the Nursing Assistant may vary by assignment. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assisting in the care of patients by supporting patient activities. Report changes in patient's condition to the registered nurse, as well as the patient's acceptance and response to nursing care. Operating equipment (Vital sign machines, EKGs, Bladder Scans, etc.). Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Perform procedures such as venipuncture, finger sticks, and wound dressings. Monitor and chart patient status incompliance with applicable laws and local policies and properly report any abnormal findings to designated Nurse or Medical staff. Submits work orders for broken equipment and properly stores and cleans equipment. Contributes to a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by cleaning equipment, furniture, appliances, and patient care areas. Communicate with patient and family members about care, and ensure all communications comply with HIPAA and applicable laws and regulations. Collecting and transporting patient specimens for the laboratory. Completes hazardous items checks of unit, patients, and their belongings. Understands and uses proper medical terminology. Transporting patients to other areas of the hospital and returns to proper unit bed. Leads by example in defining a customer service culture to ensure that all patients are treated with respect and civility. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 8 & 12 hour day tours with weekend and holiday requirments. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases W Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements & Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $38985 – $63651/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-13. How many openings are available? There are 2 openings for this position. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. 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