Compassionate Acute Care Patient Aide

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The nursing assistant position is with the Clement J. Zablocki VA Health Care System—Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division. The NA assists licensed staff in delivering patient care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings.

Applicants with pending education/certification may be referred but cannot be hired until requirements are met. VA KSAs emphasize patient care, observation, and communication, with progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required or eligible to be appointed per VA policy.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing per VA Handbook 5005.
• Education/training: six months general experience, or one year education above high school with related courses, or a specialized NA program less than one year (transcripts or certification required).
• GS-4 level requires one year of specialized NA experience or equivalent education with KSAs.
• GS-5 level requires one year of progressively responsible NA experience or a 4-year degree with health-related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in care of patients/residents across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings.
• Observe patient/resident conditions and report deviations to supervisor.
• Assist with use of equipment and supplies for basic diagnostics and treatments.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Basic life support awareness

Education

Six months general experience

Two years of education above high school

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in health care

Tools

None

Job description

The nursing assistant position is with the Clement J. Zablocki VA Health Care System—Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division. The NA assists licensed staff in delivering patient care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings.

Applicants with pending education/certification may be referred but cannot be hired until requirements are met. VA KSAs emphasize patient care, observation, and communication, with progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education.