PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. This is announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies that become available in various service lines over the next 90 days. There may not be current vacancies at all locations when you apply. However, eligible applicants will be referred as needed when vacancies become available in any service line.
Applicant's note: This announcement is being used to fill various vacancies throughout the Miami VA Healthcare System. Selections will be made from various service lines/departments as vacancies become available. When applying for this position, you must select which shift(s) you are available for & wish to be considered, as well as what duty location(s) you wish to be considered. You may select more than one shift and more than one duty location.
But you will only be considered for the shift(s) and location(s) you select when you apply under this announcement. You may be selected for any available Nursing Assistant position with any service line/section/supervisor at the Miami VA over the next 90 days.. The Bruce W. Carter Department of VAMC is looking for Nursing Assistants (NAs) in various specialty areas and shifts. The incumbent functions as a member of the nursing care team.
This role supports licensed nursing staff by promptly identifying and reporting safety concerns while maintaining Veteran-centered customer service standards. The NA may perform these duties in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, sub-acute. The NA will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.
Primary duties and responsibilities for all NAs include, but are not limited to: Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Providing direct care for complex Veterans. Monitoring and documenting patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately. Performing nursing procedures in accordance to policies and standard procedure to care for the Veterans.
This includes but is not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices. Working on small group activities with Veterans/residents according to the patient's treatment plan. Removing defective equipment, reporting hazards, observing safety regulations, contributing to infection control and utilizing proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Serving as the unit safe patient handling liaison.
Work Schedule : Various shifts available that may include working weekends, nights and/or some holidays. Available shifts will be discussed during your interview/selection process.
1st shift : Includes daytime hours (shifts typically start around 6-9 am) 2nd Shift: Incudes afternoon hours (shifts typically start around 12-4 pm) 3rd Shift: Includes evening hours (shifts typically start around 9 pm - 12 am) Rotating Shifts: Includes various shifts that may include evenings and/or weekend hours (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
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/. Proof of education: If you are using education to qualify, you must provide a copy of your college transcript(s). NOTE: To assist you obtain proof of education/transcripts, many schools are listed on the National Student Clearinghouse website (& may be an optional source if you're unable to locate this when needed).
selina.montalvo@va.gov · (910) 488-2120 X1684
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $47525 – $61783/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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