The Nursing Assistant (NA) functions as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. The NA at this level also assumes a peer education/mentorship.
Duties include but are not limited to: 1. Accurately identifies and reports physical signs, symptoms, and changes noted in patients to RN/supervisor in charge. Also reports patients' complaints which are outside of the NA scope of practice to address. 2. Initiates emergency procedures for which the employee is trained and reports actual and potential safety hazards within the workplace. 3.
Monitors Veterans who may be at risk for harming themselves and or others according to established policies and procedures and appropriately refers issues to the charge nurse or other health care professional. 4. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and acts/responds accordingly within the NA's assigned role and by contacting the appropriate nursing personal. 5.
Obtains patient's vital signs, recognizes obvious discrepancies and report discrepancies to RN/supervisor in charge. 6. Applies knowledge and skill in facilitating the completion of activities of daily living for those patients to whom they are assigned. 7. Identifies the need for and actively participates and contributes information and suggestions to patient-centered conferences and/or Treatment Planning Meetings. 8.
Will learn to appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned Veteran. 9. Learning to be proficient with the utilizing rehabilitative principles to promote patient independence and recovery, encouraging and guiding patient/residents in bowel and bladder training. 10.
Promotes positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others, and staff utilizing learned communication skills. 11.Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations. 12. Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following: a. Personal Hygiene b. Physical Comfort c. Activity, Exercise, Rest d. Nutrition e. Elimination f.
Prevention of Skin Breakdown g. Rehabilitative Aspects of Care h. Mental Well-Being (Whole Health) 13. Engaging in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups with direction and close supervision. 14. Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team. 15. Maintains and set up patient care related equipment. 16. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. 17.
Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. 18. Work as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team. 19. Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. 20. Monitors patients according to levels of observations i.e. (one to one suicide, continuous observation, q 15-minute checks, and hourly rounding. 21. Demonstrates proper safety practices.
Follow all safety procedures and wears protective clothing/equipment as appropriate (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)). 22. Utilizes equipment and supplies according to procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. 23.
Promotes and demonstrates principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients and utilizes technical skills appropriately adjusting techniques for patients. 24. Facilitates in the transfer and transport of patients.
Preferred Experience: 1 year experience as a healthcare provider/ nursing assistant experience (acute care &/or long term care) Nursing Assistant (CNA/LNA) &/or Medical Assistant training/certification Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care; familiarity with supporting nursing workflows; commitment to shared decision-making; and active participation in creating a positive, team-based practice environment (Pathway to Excellence Journey).
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 0630-1500. Tour subject to change depending on the needs of facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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/.
SONIA.WHIPP@VA.GOV · (909)487-4135
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $44610 – $70347/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-17 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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