Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant at the GS-5 level to join the nursing care team. This position assists licensed nursing staff in caring for patients receiving outpatient, inpatient, or emergency services across acute, sub-acute, chronic, or end-of-life conditions.

Applicants must meet basic requirements and education: U.S. Citizenship, one year of experience equivalent to GS-04, and education showing a four-year course leading to a bachelor's degree or a

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible nursing-related experience.
• Ability to communicate orally with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergent patient care situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients in inpatient, outpatient or emergency settings.
• Support coordination and orientation of new nursing assistants in clinical settings.
• Provide timely help in emergent patient care situations under supervision.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree with health care coursework

Job description

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant at the GS-5 level to join the nursing care team. This position assists licensed nursing staff in caring for patients receiving outpatient, inpatient, or emergency services across acute, sub-acute, chronic, or end-of-life conditions.

Applicants must meet basic requirements and education: U.S. Citizenship, one year of experience equivalent to GS-04, and education showing a four-year course leading to a bachelor's degree or a