The Nursing Assistant position at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System plays a vital role in supporting the care, safety, and recovery of Veterans in an acute care environment. As the Nursing Assistant progresses from GS-3 to GS-5, responsibilities increase in complexity, autonomy, and clinical judgment, reflecting professional growth and mastery of competencies required to support Veterans effectively.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Nursing Assistants help monitor patient conditions, assist with daily living activities, maintain therapeutic relationships, and contribute to patient treatment plans. This role requires compassion, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to serving those who have served our nation.
Major Duties - GS-3 (Entry Level) Provide basic nursing care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and assisting with personal hygiene. Help patients with mobility needs, including turning, repositioning, ambulating, and transferring safely. Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and promptly report changes to licensed staff. Maintain a clean and safe patient environment by assisting with bed making, stocking supplies, and general cleanliness.
Observe patient behavior and report notable physical or emotional changes. Follow infection-control standards, safety guidelines, and facility procedures. Major Duties - GS-4 (Developmental Level) Perform all GS-3 duties with increasing independence and clinical awareness. Care for patients with more complex physical, emotional, or behavioral care needs. Assist with restorative and rehabilitative activities to promote independence.
Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum) using proper handling and labeling methods. Document care and observations accurately and in accordance with VA requirements. Participate in team discussions and contribute meaningful observations to patient care planning. Major Duties - GS-5 (Full Performance Level) Perform all GS-3 and GS-4 duties at full proficiency with minimal supervision.
Provide care to patients with acute, chronic, or specialized medical conditions requiring advanced knowledge and skill. Recognize and report significant changes in patient condition using sound judgment. Assist in preparing patients for diagnostic tests and clinical procedures. Reinforce patient and family teaching provided by licensed nursing staff. Serve as a resource and mentor to lower-graded Nursing Assistants, including assisting with training and orientation.
Conditions of Employment additional: Tour of Duty/Flexible Scheduling. Applicants must understand that Acute Care is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends and federal holidays. The selected applicant will be expected to work and/or provide coverage on off-tours or alternate tours based on patient care requirements, staffing, and operational needs of the unit. Flexibility in tour assignments is a condition of employment for this position.
PMDB Training: The selected applicant is required to successfully complete and maintain all applicable Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) training and competencies. Acute Care is designated as a high-risk clinical area, required PMDB training must be completed as a participant, not solely as an observer, including applicable hands-on training and competency validation.
Successful completion and maintenance of required PMDB training is a condition of employment for this position. Work Schedule: Primarily 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (night shift). Actual tour of duty may vary and can include 8 - or 12 - hour shifts, day or night assignments, weekends, and holidays. Final scheduling will be determined by the supervisor based on patient care requirements and facility needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: GS3 40811F, GS4 40812F, and GS5 40813F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
Paula.Velez@va.gov · 813-816-7155 X100173
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $37148 – $60652/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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