Acute Care Nursing Assistant – Med-Surg/Tele Oncology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Nursing Assistant to deliver safe, routine care under licensed supervision.

The role covers activities of daily living and contributes to the patient’s treatment plan, recovery, and wellness in the Acute Care 4C Med-Surg/Telemetry Oncology unit. This position requires basic qualification milestones and KSAs, with shift patterns noted in postings; it emphasizes patient observation,

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or one year of education above high school with related courses.
• Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related training program as a NA may meet requirements.
• GS-3: Entry level with basic requirements; GS-4: specialized experience or education; GS-5: progressively responsible experience and KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in full range of nursing care under supervision.
• Communicates with patients, families, and health team.
• Prepares and documents care, observations, and patient responses.
• Maintains safety, observes and reports deteriorations in patient condition.
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and supports care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school education or equivalent

Nursing assistant education program

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Nursing Assistant to deliver safe, routine care under licensed supervision.

The role covers activities of daily living and contributes to the patient’s treatment plan, recovery, and wellness in the Acute Care 4C Med-Surg/Telemetry Oncology unit. This position requires basic qualification milestones and KSAs, with shift patterns noted in postings; it emphasizes patient observation,