Nursing Assistant

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Duties include but are not limited to: Completes all care assignments in a safe and timely manner.
• Strictly adheres to Patient Identification facility policy when receiving or before transporting patients
• Actively participates in unit level quality improvement activities and attends huddles team meetings and assigned committees.
• Completes applicable documentation per policy to include but not limited to: Intake/Output daily weights Vital Signs pain score hourly rounding blood glucose testing with accurate comment for notification.
• Uses the appropriate equipment to include but not limited to EKGs SCDs bladder scanner lift equipment glucometer to include maintenance of quality controls as applicable.
• When using the glucometer notifies the appropriate healthcare staff of glucose result deviations.
• Adheres to all reusable medical equipment (RME) standard operation procedures.
• Participates in the equipment inventory process.
• Implements the appropriate interventions to prevent/reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers and patient falls under the direction of the RN/LPN.
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies standard procedures and competencies.
• May assist with surgical skin preparation to include hair clipping and holding limbs.
• Performs turnover of exam/procedure room cleaning and sanitizing patient exam/procedure room as needed.
• Prepares exam/procedure room assisting Providers and Nursing staff with room set-up for procedures according to training and competencies.
• Assists Providers and Nurses in the care and treatment of Veterans.
• Participates in maintaining a clean safe environment for the Veteran.
• Maintains BLS certification and demonstrates proper procedure in initiating CPR.
• Transports patients safely and professionally as assigned and uses hand-off communication tool as appropriate.
• Transports medication supplies equipment blood and specimens and any other transport needs as directed.
• Monitors patients according to levels of observation i.e. 1:1 veteran as well as veterans in a close observation status in accordance with facility policies.
• Performs other tasks requested by the RN/LVN or primary care provider.
• Aids all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff when warranted and within level of competence and scope of practice as indicated within the unit specific competencies.
• Recognizes and reports signs of physical and emotional abuse of patient family and significant others.
• Removes defective equipment reports hazards observes safety regulations contributes to infection control and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Follows policy (VHA Facility Unit level).
• May serve as a preceptor to GS-3 and GS-4 level NAs. Performs other duties as assigned.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Experience Education or Training. You must meet one of the following to meet the basic requirements for a Nursing Assistant (NA):
  1. Six (6) months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA; OR
  2. One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; OR
  3. Completion of an intensive specialized occupation-related training course of study or program of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.

• Education. Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position such as education in a program for psychology psychiatric or operating room technicians; AND
• AND Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). All the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) must be demonstrated in your resume to qualify:
  1. Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
  2. Ability to observe patients/residents or residents physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
  3. Ability to 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.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents their families and other health professionals.

• Education. Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelors degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelors degree; AND
• AND Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). All the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) must be demonstrated in your resume to qualify:
  1. Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital long-term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
  2. Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents families interdisciplinary team and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.
  3. Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example recognizing need for basic life support controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis etc.

1. 1-2 years experience.
2. 1 year PACU/Outpatient experience preferred.
3. Current BLS certification.
4. CNA licensure preferred.