Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Partner

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the nursing care team in Texas. The NA assists licensed staff in care for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, and hospice settings, with duties aligned to evolving patient needs.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship, education or training in nursing, English proficiency, and relevant experience or education as outlined by VA standards.

Qualifications

• Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Six months of general experience or one year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation or completion of an intensive, occupation-related training course of study less than one year as a NA may meet the experience requirements
• English Language Proficiency as per VA Handbook 5005 - part II - chapter 3 j
• Grandfathering Provisions apply for current VA employees or those covered by VA Qualification Standard

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in patient care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings.
• Contribute to the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
• Observe patients' physical or emotional status and refer deviations to supervisor in a timely manner

Skills

Nursing care

Patient observation

Communication

Education

Education or Training

Two years above high school in related field

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the nursing care team in Texas. The NA assists licensed staff in care for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, and hospice settings, with duties aligned to evolving patient needs.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship, education or training in nursing, English proficiency, and relevant experience or education as outlined by VA standards.