Acute Care Nursing Assistant - Veteran Care Team (FT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant position at Omaha VA Medical Center supports the nursing team on a medical/surgical unit in Omaha, NE. The role provides basic patient care, monitors vital signs and assists with ADLs under supervision.

It involves caring for Veterans with various medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions, and may require support in other areas as needed. GS-3 to GS-5 level qualifications apply with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Applicants pending completion of educational or certification requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• Experience or education meeting basic requirements for Nursing Assistant (NA) per VA policy.
• Has GS-3 to GS-5 qualification guidance and required KSAs for nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and patient hygiene.
• Ensure environmental cleanliness of patient rooms and care areas.
• Accompany patients for tests or procedures and assist with basic tasks.

Skills

Patient care duties

Observe patient condition

Communication with patients/families

Assist nursing staff

Education

Experience: 6 months general experience or equivalent

Education: 1 year post-high school health courses

Tools

12-Lead ECG

Bladder scanning

Job description

The Nursing Assistant position at Omaha VA Medical Center supports the nursing team on a medical/surgical unit in Omaha, NE. The role provides basic patient care, monitors vital signs and assists with ADLs under supervision.

It involves caring for Veterans with various medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions, and may require support in other areas as needed. GS-3 to GS-5 level qualifications apply with opportunities for progression.