Acute Care Nursing Assistant — Night Shift (Full-Time)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury campus, seeks a Nursing Assistant for Acute Care Unit A1. This full-time night shift position offers 40 hours per week and advancement within the VA system.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including US citizenship, English proficiency, and healthcare-related experience or education per the VA qualification standards. The role involves direct patient care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience required or education above high school with related courses.
• Training: completion of a short, occupation-related program may meet experience.
• Grandfathering provisions apply for employees under VA Handbook 5005.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of patient/resident care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Observe patients and report deviations to supervisor promptly.
• Operate basic nursing equipment and supplies as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health team.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing assistant experience

Communication skills

Observation skills

Safety and infection control

Education

High school education or equivalent

Nursing care coursework

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field (preferred)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury campus, seeks a Nursing Assistant for Acute Care Unit A1. This full-time night shift position offers 40 hours per week and advancement within the VA system.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including US citizenship, English proficiency, and healthcare-related experience or education per the VA qualification standards. The role involves direct patient care under supervision.