CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Veterans Health Administration

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Charleston, SC, seeks a Nursing Assistant GS-5 for Acute Care. The role supports the health care team, building on GS-4 experience and expanding knowledge of complex procedures.

Duties include specimen collection, assisting with procedures, observation and reporting changes in patient conditions, and operating standard equipment. Schedule includes 0730-2000 and 1930-0800 with rotating nights and weekends.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used.
Transcript verification through official channels as applicable.

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of the health care team in Acute Care.
Develops increased skills and acquires knowledge of more extensive procedures.
Communicates effectively with nurses, patients, physicians and families.
Collects specimens such as clean catch urine, catheter urine, sputum, wounds and explains procedures.
Observes, reports changes in patient conditions for the plan of care.
Operates commonly used treatment equipment.

Education

Transcript submission

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Nursing Assistant GS-5 assigned to Acute Care functions as a member of the health care team. In addition to demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability at the GS-4 Nursing Assistant level, the Nursing Assistant GS-5 develops increased skills and acquires knowledge of more extensive, complex procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Nursing Assistant GS-5 assigned to Acute Care functions as a member of the health care team. In addition to demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability at the GS-4 Nursing Assistant level, the Nursing Assistant GS-5 develops increased skills and acquires knowledge of more extensive, complex procedures.

Duties: Sufficient knowledge of human structure, function, illnesses and disease entities to communicate effectively with nurses, patients physicians and families. Knowledge, training skill sufficient to collect a variety of specimens such as clean catch and catheterized urine, sputum, wound dressing and explain the procedure and reason for it to patient/family.

Knowledge, training and skill sufficient to observe; record and accurately report physical and emotional conditions and changes in the patients condition for consideration in the plan of care. Knowledge, training skill sufficient to operate commonly used equipment involved in treatment modalities.

Knowledge, training & skill sufficient to follow isolation protocol and assist a physician or nurse in maintaining a sterile field in such procedures as minor surgery, insertion of urinary catheter etc.

Knowledge of anatomy, training & skill sufficient to perform venipunctures for laboratory specimens to place EKG and monitoring leads accurately, to use good body mechanics while providing care and to remove clothing and move patient without causing further injury or discomfort. Knowledge and skills of standardized psychiatric care sufficient to effectively initiate the management of hostile, aggressive patients, asking for assistant appropriately.

Work Schedule: 0730-2000 and 1930-0800, alternating nights and weekends Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 51425F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $42107 – $54739/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.