The Acute Care Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to Veterans with a variety of needs and maintains acceptable standards in the healthcare setting, under close supervision of the Registered Nurse. The NA's are expected to perform all duties, providing qualify care for Veterans with acute to chronic conditions. They provide support for diagnostic procedures, nursing treatments, patient/resident charting, and reinforcement of Veteran Education.
Duties include but not limited to: Performs a variety of routine diagnostic tests such as glucometer test for blood glucose level, EKG's, bladder scanning, vital sign monitoring, obtaining height and weight, collection of urine samples, sputum, and stool. Records basic data and patient responses and reports deviations from the normal to the Nurse.
Performs a complete range of patient care related to urinary and bowel elimination, feeding, oral intake, oxygenation, and other duties as assigned by the RN after competency has been demonstrated. Performs treatments such as foot soaks, and application of non-prescribed topical lotions. Collects and correctly labels specimens (urine, stool, and sputum) and delivers specimens to the laboratory section of the facility. Measures and records intake and output.
Reports the condition of wounds, skin and any reaction to or results of treatment. Enters specific information into the patients/residents Electronic Health Record (EHR). Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the Veteran. Takes care of Veterans routine care and comfort needs for psycho/social/spiritual well being, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, safety, etc.
Maintains a clean, safe environment of care that is conducive to Veterans privacy and rehabilitation. Reinforces Veterans and family members of the necessity to continue the procedures for proper health care. Assists with specific health teaching, such as reminding diabetic Veterans of the importance of skincare and following a diet, reinforcing the importance of diet and exercise for Veterans with cardiac issues, etc.
Encourages Veterans in self care activities withing their individual capacities as outline in their care plan. Assists in orienting Veterans to the outpatient and/or inpatient hospital environment. Transports Veterans after discharge or to activities as needed. Follows established SOP's and checklists in the use, set up, pre cleaning, storage, reprocessing, and maintenance of all Reusable Medical Devices as applicable.
Demonstrates ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with courtesy and respect offering supportive, compassionate professional interpersonal relationship skills with Veterans, family members, professional and support personnel involved in the delivery of Veteran Care incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice (ICARE).
Acknowledges Veteran concerns by listening and offering assistance withing their scope of practice. Demonstrates the ability to recognize inappropriate interactions and/or reports situations through administrative channels via timely and accurate verbal and/or written communication. Demonstrates respect for the individual Veteran, protecting their rights, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
Meets and maintains education requirements for Information Security and Patient Privacy. Adheres to Infection Control, Universal Precautions. Responds to breakage /malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for correction action.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630. Flexible to meet needs of the organization.
Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 81211F Recruitment/Relocation incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified individuals. 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/.
eduardo.crespo@va.gov · 904-761-0911
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $38290 – $55961/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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