Nursing Assistant

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness. Key Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but are not limited to: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to obtain readings for Veterans and reports deviations to appropriate healthcare staff. Provides direct care to Veterans with complex needs. Observes subtle changes in residents' conditions (behavior, mood, skin color, appetite, etc.) and responds appropriately. Documents care, observations, and patient responses using required tools and forms. Contacts appropriate nursing personnel when noticing patient condition changes. Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. Monitors and documents patient intake and output, reporting deviations accurately and timely. Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and in accordance with policies (e.g., enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care, simple dressings, brace and prosthetic application). Facilitates small-group patient/resident activities according to individual treatment plans. Respects residents' autonomy and promotes independence through individualized care and appropriate limit-setting. Actively participates in treatment planning meetings. Uses equipment that promotes patient self-care. Provides verbal updates to the treatment team for inclusion in Veterans' care plans and participates in ongoing care-plan discussions. Enters accurate information about resident conditions in charts using appropriate formats. Helps maintain a clean and safe environment, removes defective equipment, reports hazards, and follows safety regulations. Contributes to infection control efforts and uses proper aseptic technique. Serves as preceptor and mentor to other Nursing Assistants. Orients new healthcare-team members to the unit as appropriate. Manages patient behaviors and seeks assistance from other team members when needed. Initiates basic life support and takes appropriate emergency action when required. Completes all mandatory training within required timelines. Participates in annual competency assessments and validations. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 #: 55939F, 55940F, 55491F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements & Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 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 $36619 - $59788/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-29. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path. Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government, Retrieved 2026-10-25, Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs