This is a Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) that will be used to fill several full-time vacant Nursing Assistant positions within the Short Stay Rehabilitation Neighborhood 1P unit in the GEC Department. Resumes will be referred to the hiring manager once the vacancy closes on Thursday, October 29th. You will receive an email notification when your resume has been referred to the hiring manager, if applicable.
The Nursing Assistant (NA) within the scope and certification of a CNA in the nursing unit, clinic, area of assignment and demonstrates consistent practice when temporarily assigned to related nursing units and clinics. He or she will provide care and services to multiple populations served and admitted to the nursing unit, clinic, area of assignment as determined by the patient/resident need for nursing care and services.
The incumbent will provide care of patients/residents and their environment contributing to optimizing patient/resident outcomes as a member of the multi- disciplinary healthcare team. Major duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Provides direct patient/resident care in the provision of the psychological, physical, social, and cultural activities of daily living, complete and supportive.
Provides for the care of patients/residents with dignity and continuous consideration of the individuals emotional needs. Provides reporting, communication, and documentation in the computerized patient record system with other members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Maintains certification and BLS. Remains current in required education and training as identified by regulating agencies, CVHCS, VISN and National Agencies.
Demonstrates competency and consistency in the technical use of equipment, application of technical standards and performance of administrative support duties. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with standard operating procedures for the maintenance of reusable medical equipment. Participates in Medical Center activities and demonstrates skills and behaviors that provide and promote positive internal and external customer relationships.
Attends unit level and Medical Center meetings and develops as an employee to support committee participation. Maintains patient/resident safety standards assuring patient /resident privacy, patient/resident physical safety, and patient/resident psychological safety. Establishes working relationships with multi-disciplinary and multi-level members of the work team promoting the physical, psychological, and emotional safety of the working environment for all team members.
Aids and support to the Registered Nurse and/or provider within the scope of the CNA certification/grade and consistent with Medical Center policy. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care and services consistent with Infection Control Standards of Practice providing optimal outcomes for patients, residents, visitors, and employees. Recognizes, responds, and initiates appropriate level response to medical emergency such as cardiac and/or respiratory failure.
Work Schedule: All Shifts Available, holidays and weekends included Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50688 – $65895/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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