Certified Nursing Assistant – Acute Care Team

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under close supervision. The role supports a nursing care team in acute, sub-acute, and long-term care settings.

Requirements include six months of general experience and one year of education above high school related to nursing care; advanced training may meet requirements. GS-3 to GS-5 progression is described.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a range of patient care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• Observe patients' physical or emotional status and refer deviations promptly.
• Use equipment and supplies for basic nursing procedures as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher graded staff with patient care under close supervision.
• Participate in assessing, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Refer issues to supervisors or trained staff when needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Clinical teamwork

Education

Six months general experience

One year of education above high school with courses related to NA

Completion of an intensive occupation-related training course for NA

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under close supervision. The role supports a nursing care team in acute, sub-acute, and long-term care settings.

Requirements include six months of general experience and one year of education above high school related to nursing care; advanced training may meet requirements. GS-3 to GS-5 progression is described.