The Nursing Assistant (NA) is an integral part of the care team that performs basic nursing duties under close supervision under RNs, LPNs, and Experienced NAs within the Community Living Center (CLC), the Acute Rehabilitation Unit and the Blind Rehabilitation Unit. The NA 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.
GS-3 ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills. Utilizes observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording veteran/resident observations.
Performs reporting, communication and documentation in the computerized EHR, Caribou, Microsft Teams, Outlook ) with other members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision of RN or LPN: (personal hygiene and grooming, physical comfort, activity, exercise, rest, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, and rehabilitative aspects of care.
Engages in group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups. Responsible for escorting veterans /residents and transporting items within the campus. 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. 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 timeliness and maintain BLS. Expected to work towards obtaining CNA certification.
Actively participates in annual competency assessment and validation. Any additional tasks associated within the position description. GS-4 ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. Observes patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
Properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc. Communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals. Any additional tasks associated within the position description.
GS-5 ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates all competencies at the GS-3 and GS-4 skills level in addition to: Assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in an inpatient setting. Communicates orally with veterans/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel.
Serves as a preceptor to new nursing assistants by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting. Recognizes and reacts to emergent veteran/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance (example - recognizing the need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.).
Utilizes glucose monitoring machine, records reading and refers deviations to appropriate staff. Observes subtle changes in resident's condition and takes the appropriate action. Documents all care given and observes changes within the patient. Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. Performs nursing procedures within the scope of practice, according to policies and standard practice.
Works on small group activities with patients/residents according to their treatment plan. Promotes independence and self care. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Orients members of the health care team to the units as appropriate. Initiates basic life support and takes appropriate action. Any additional tasks associated within the position description. Work Schedule: 7:30PM - 08:00AM, (rotating weekends and holidays) Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08702F. 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/.
Irene.Balas@va.gov · 708-640-4736
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $39373 – $64285/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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