Advanced Nursing Assistant (GS-5) – Acute Care & Preceptor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta, GA seeks a Nursing Assistant GS-5 to join the Acute Care team. The role builds on GS-4 skills, expanding knowledge and taking on more complex procedures under RN/LPN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with a full range of nursing care, documenting patient changes, and helping maintain sterile environments. Strong communication and emergent-care abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Six months of general experience or equivalent education.
• Grade GS-5 requires one year of progressively responsible assignments at GS-4 level and related KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with nurses, patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Collect specimens (e.g., clean catch, sputum, urine, wound dressing) and explain procedures to patients/families.
• Observe, record and report changes in patients' physical and emotional conditions for the care plan.
• Operate commonly used treatment equipment and maintain sterile technique.
• Follow isolation protocols and assist with procedures such as urinary catheter insertion.

Skills

Nursing care

Oral communication

Emergency response

Mentoring

Education

One year education above high school with NA-related courses

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in health care

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta, GA seeks a Nursing Assistant GS-5 to join the Acute Care team. The role builds on GS-4 skills, expanding knowledge and taking on more complex procedures under RN/LPN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with a full range of nursing care, documenting patient changes, and helping maintain sterile environments. Strong communication and emergent-care abilities are essential.