Nursing Assistant (Intermittent Float)

Nursing Assistant

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct care for complex veterans.
• Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.
• Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel.
• Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately.
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices.
• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
• Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment.
• Engaging in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups with direction and close supervision.
• Sets up patient care related equipment, such as oxygen delivery systems, portable and wall suction and assisting in monitoring proper functioning of equipment.

Work Schedule: Shifts will be assigned on an "as needed" basis and could include the following tours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, 12:00am - 8:00am and 3:30pm - 12:00am.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Benefits:

• May be eligible for Health Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) if expected to work over 130 hours per month for 90 days
• Transit subsidies (conditions apply)
• A uniform allowance: Not Authorized

Telework: Not available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ESTABLISHES A LIST OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which opens on May 12, 2026. The first cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 27, 2026 with subsequent review at the close of the announcement or until the position is filled.