Nursing Assistant (Surgical Services)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nursing Assistant assigned to the Surgery Service

• Setting: Hospital and other care settings, supporting RN/LVN/LPN-directed care

• Work schedule: Various shifts (subject to organizational needs)

Description

The Nursing Assistant supports the Surgery Service by assisting with nursing care for patients with physical and/or behavioral needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse. The role includes communicating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, serving as a preceptor to new Nursing Assistants during orientation, and recognizing and responding to emergent care situations while awaiting further assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full range of nursing care for patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems

• Communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary teams, and other personnel

• Help coordinate and oversee new Nursing Assistant orientation and practical experience in a clinical setting

• Recognize emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene (e.g., basic life support needs, bleeding control, behavior crisis support)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment steps, including acceptable identification

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Select ive Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Urinalysis drug screening if selected in a testing-designated position

• Meet NA basic qualifications: 6 months general experience OR 1 year related education above high school OR completion of occupation-related NA training < 1 year

• For GS-5: meet grade criteria and demonstrate knowledge/skills (care assistance, communication, emergency recognition/response)

• Meet physical requirements: walking, standing, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, turning, and carrying heavy loads; use good body mechanics and have stamina

• Complete all application requirements listed in the announcement

• Serve a 1–2 year trial period with continued employment based on fitness and advancement of the public interest

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service (if approved)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months

• Childcare subsidy eligibility after 60 days for full-time employees below the income threshold

• Retirement: federal pension and federal 401(k) with employer contributions

• Insurance: health/vision/dental and other federal options including term life and long-term care