Compassionate Acute Care Nursing Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Acute Care. The role requires basic requirements including citizenship, a mix of experience/education, and English proficiency.

Grade levels GS-3 to GS-5 are described with associated KSAs and education pathways. Qualifications include possible experience, education, or completion of relevant training, plus the ability to assist with nursing care plans, observe patient status, and

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience, or
• One year of education above high school with nursing-related courses, or
• Completion of an intensive occupation-related training course as Nursing Assistant (less than one year)

Responsibilities

• Ability to provide range of patient care and contribute to nurse care plans.
• Ability to observe patient status and refer deviations to supervisor.
• Ability to use basic nursing equipment and supplies.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Observation of patient status

Safety procedures

Education

Two years above high school in related field

Bachelor's degree or education leading to Health Care field (for GS-5)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Acute Care. The role requires basic requirements including citizenship, a mix of experience/education, and English proficiency.

Grade levels GS-3 to GS-5 are described with associated KSAs and education pathways. Qualifications include possible experience, education, or completion of relevant training, plus the ability to assist with nursing care plans, observe patient status, and