The Nursing Assistant (NA) the candidate will be provided opportunities to develop basic nursing skills in order to provide care to patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions in a health care setting.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Maintains positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills. Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients. Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment.
Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the continuous virtual care platform with audio and visual capability. Uses proper safety practices.
Preferred Experience: Long term care facility experience as a nursing assistant. Work Schedule: Varies depending on service needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09420F, 09421F, 09422F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
alison.weatherill@va.gov · 7757867200
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $43881 – $71645/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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