Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Team

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

Job summary

The Baltimore VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, Baltimore VA Maryland Health Care System, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves assisting licensed staff, observing patient status, and contributing to care plans in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates will have basic nursing-related education or experience, strong English proficiency, and a willingness to work under supervision

Qualifications

• Meet basic requirements for Nursing Assistant per VA standards.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Eligible under VA grandfathering provisions if applicable.
• Grade levels GS-3 to GS-5 have increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nurses in patient care and care plans.
• Monitor patients and report deviations to supervisor.
• Use basic nursing equipment and supplies correctly.
• Provide effective communication with patients and family.

Skills

General patient care

Patient assessment

Therapeutic communication

Documentation

Education

2 years of college coursework

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nursing tools

Job description

The Baltimore VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, Baltimore VA Maryland Health Care System, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves assisting licensed staff, observing patient status, and contributing to care plans in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates will have basic nursing-related education or experience, strong English proficiency, and a willingness to work under supervision