The incumbent will serve as a Nursing Assistant within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) at the Huntington, West Virginia VA Medical Center, assigned to 4 South. The Nursing Assistant plays a critical role in supporting patient care delivery and ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of Veterans receiving care on the unit. The Nursing Assistant will be expected to perform all other duties as assigned.
The duties and responsibilities are listed below, but not limited. Additionally, the Nursing Assistant will be expected to carry out all other duties as assigned, supporting the facility's commitment to excellence in service. The Nursing Assistant (NA) GS-3 is the entry level nursing position; the candidate will be provided opportunities to develop basic nursing assistant skills to provide care to patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions in a health care setting.
Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are at the entry grade and are closely monitored and supervised. The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs, or other healthcare professionals. Performs activities of daily living and provides a range of care that contributes to the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider.
The Nursing Assistant (NA) GS-4 is the intermediate or developmental level and is closely supervised. The NA at this grade level is learning to provide complex nursing care independently as a member of the nursing care team by assisting higher graded NAs, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team.
The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision, are learning to perform complex nursing skills, and will refer issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs, licensed nursing staff or other healthcare professionals. Performs activities of daily living and provides a range of care that contributes to the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider.
The Nursing Assistant (NA) GS-5 is the full performance level for this occupation. The NA at this grade level function 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 peer education/mentorship.
Performs activities of daily living and provides a range of care that contributes to the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with weekends off Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 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/.
shayla.hardy@va.gov · 202-279-1252
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $36478 – $55336/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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