Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Entry-Level Caregiver

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) GS-3 is the entry level nursing position in a VA health setting in Utah. The role provides opportunities to develop basic nursing skills and patient care for individuals with acute to chronic conditions under close supervision.

Open Continuous Announcement until October 13, 2026; referral cut-off dates apply as vacancies occur. Eligibility may include various education/experience combinations in the requirements.

Qualifications

Must be U.S. citizen.
English proficiency in speaking and writing.
Experience or education or training as NA as listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide range of patient/resident care under RN/LPN supervision.
Observe patient status and report deviations to supervisor promptly.
Demonstrate proper use of basic nursing equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic communication

Observation and reporting

Equipment operation (glucose monitor,尿

Education

Six months general experience or one year education above high school

Bachelor's degree (for GS-5) or related coursework

Tools

Medical equipment basics (bladder scan, glucose monitor)

Job description

Open Continuous Announcement until October 13, 2026; referral cut-off dates apply as vacancies occur. Eligibility may include various education/experience combinations in the requirements.

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