Nursing Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Nursing Assistant

• Setting: Acute care inpatient nursing units (Medical Oncology, Cardiac, Medical/Surgical)

• Schedule: Full-time, PM/2nd shift (3:30pm–Midnight); weekend and Federal holiday rotation required

Description

Nursing Assistants support licensed nursing staff by providing care to Veterans across acute, preventive, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice needs. The role focuses on activities of daily living and assisting with the patient treatment plan, recovery, and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider. Staff may be assigned across multiple acute care units to ensure adequate coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing care team with direct patient care under direction of licensed providers

• Provide activities of daily living and support the nurse care plan

• Observe patients’ physical and emotional status and report deviations promptly to a supervisor

• Assist with simple diagnostic and treatment procedures (e.g., bladder scan, continuous passive motion, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection)

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other health professionals

• Assist in emergent situations while waiting for assistance (e.g., basic life support needs, controlling bleeding, supporting behavior crisis)

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment (if selected for a testing designated position)

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant per effective date)

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Meet Nursing Assistant basic and grade qualification requirements (transcripts/certification required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases; possible above-minimum step rate for unique qualifications

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and Federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy: possible up to 25% of eligible childcare costs for eligible children (after 60 days of employment)

• Retirement: federal pension with 5-year vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental and additional coverage options (many may carry into retirement)

• 1–2 year trial period with evaluation; written certification required to continue employment