The Nursing Assistant will develop skills in order to participate in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care by the following listed below, however, the responsibilities will be completed under close supervision at all times as well as with appropriate training. This role provides care under close supervision and refers issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs, or other healthcare professionals. This position is in Mental Health.
All duties performed will be completed under close supervision with appropriate training and competencies for assigned task. Utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned Veterans. Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.
Utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations.
Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a preceptor: - Personal Hygiene - Physical comfort - Activity, Exercise, Rest - Nutrition - Elimination - Prevention of Skin Breakdown - Rehabilitative Aspects of Care Engages in group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups.
Utilizes 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. Reports patient observations to the RN and/or other members of the treatment team. Set up patient care related equipment. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies.
Works as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team. Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. Uses proper safety practices. Utilizes equipment and supplies according to procedures. Completes all mandatory training within appropriate timelines. Actively participates in annual competency assessment and validation.
Work Schedule: Intermittent Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:FS 512-26787-F, FS 512-26788-F, FS 512-26789-F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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).
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/.
latreva.padilla@va.gov · 410-691-7797 X47797
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $43637 – $71247/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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