Nursing Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Nursing Assistant (GS-03 to GS-05)

• Schedule: Full-time, 7:30am–4:00pm with weekend/holiday rotation

Description

Provide Veteran patient care by assisting with personal care and nursing care activities that do not require licensure or additional education. Perform basic procedures and treatments per unit competency checklists, recognize medical/behavioral emergencies, and obtain immediate assistance. Document nursing care and interventions, support admission and discharge planning activities, and may serve as a therapeutic companion for close observation.

Responsibilities

• Listen to reports and document pertinent observations

• Assist with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and independence

• Support physical and social activity and help patients cope with loss

• Perform basic procedures/treatments per competency checklist

• Recognize emergencies and provide immediate response; complete BLS/PMDB training within orientation

• Support patient instruction/discharge planning interventions under the team leader/charge nurse

• Serve as a therapeutic companion: close observation and safety during care (baths, personal hygiene, feeding, elimination, intake and output) and prevent line/IV removal

• Follow admission routine and provide incident information to charge/team leader

• Accurately document nursing care and patient response using established templates

• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays)

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

• Child care subsidy: up to 25% of eligible childcare costs for eligible employees after 60 days of employment

• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

Additional note: A 1–2 year trial period is required, during which continued employment is evaluated to ensure it advances the public interest.