Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Patient Care Pro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide consistent patient care in a hospital setting, supporting multiple units.

The role emphasizes supervised nursing tasks, vital signs, documentation, and patient comfort across diverse populations. Responsibilities include feeding, bathing, monitoring, and assisting with activities of daily living, while complying with safety procedures and care planning.

Qualifications

• US citizenship as required by VA policy
• Education or training aligned with Nursing Assistant duties
• Experience or education demonstrating KSAs in patient care
• Ability to perform nursing tasks under supervision

Responsibilities

• Provide feeding, bathing, dressing, positioning, and transfers
• Obtain vitals and glucose results
• Document care and patient education
• Administer certain medications under supervision
• Assist with examinations and set up equipment
• Serve as a sitter for safety and falls risk management

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Observation

Education

One year above high school courses related to NA

NA training program less than one year

Two years above high school in health care

Four-year program with health care courses

Tools

Electronic medical record

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide consistent patient care in a hospital setting, supporting multiple units.

The role emphasizes supervised nursing tasks, vital signs, documentation, and patient comfort across diverse populations. Responsibilities include feeding, bathing, monitoring, and assisting with activities of daily living, while complying with safety procedures and care planning.