Compassionate Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Long-Term Care)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bedford VA Healthcare Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Inpatient Community Living Center - Long Term Care. This 40-hour-per-week position requires providing direct care, performing nursing tasks, documenting observations, and supporting the treatment plan under RN direction.

Available shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. This role involves physical requirements and potential exposure to infectious materials in a

Qualifications

• US citizenship requirement per VA policy (Citizenship: US citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
• English language proficiency: NA must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Experience: Six months of general experience or education/training as alternative.
• Demonstrated KSAs: required for GS-3 to GS-5 grades (varies by grade).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to veterans in LTC/Nursing Service.
• Observe and document patient changes; report to supervisors.
• Assist with nursing procedures and activities per plan of care.
• Participate in treatment planning and team communication.

Job description

The Bedford VA Healthcare Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Inpatient Community Living Center - Long Term Care. This 40-hour-per-week position requires providing direct care, performing nursing tasks, documenting observations, and supporting the treatment plan under RN direction.

Available shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. This role involves physical requirements and potential exposure to infectious materials in a