Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Pro

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Coatesville (Chester County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Nursing Assistants (NA) at GS-3 to GS-5 level. This position requires U.S. citizenship and English proficiency, with progression through GS-3 to GS-5 as experience and education meet the standards.

Candidates perform patient care under supervision, operate basic medical equipment, and communicate with the care team and patients. Information on qualifications and the grandfathering provision is provided in the vacancy description.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required; non-citizens may be eligible per VA policy.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Six months of general experience or education above high school or a short training course for NA.
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VA employees in the occupation.

Responsabilités

• Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment such as bladder scan, CPM, and glucose monitoring.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Connaissances

Therapeutic communication

Patient care

English language proficiency

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training or certification

Description du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Nursing Assistants (NA) at GS-3 to GS-5 level. This position requires U.S. citizenship and English proficiency, with progression through GS-3 to GS-5 as experience and education meet the standards.

Candidates perform patient care under supervision, operate basic medical equipment, and communicate with the care team and patients. Information on qualifications and the grandfathering provision is provided in the vacancy description.