Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Patient Care Team

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Nursing Assistant (GS-3 to GS-5) to join the patient care team. The role involves assisting licensed staff, monitoring patients, and providing compassionate care to veterans in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Qualifications include basic education or training as specified in the GS-3–GS-5 grade levels, ability to communicate effectively, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education above high school related to NA as a basic requirement.
• Education must relate to nursing care, health care or operating room technologies.
• KSAs include providing patient/resident care and communicating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the full range of nursing care under supervision.
• Observe patients and report deviations to the supervisor promptly.
• Use equipment and supplies for basic diagnostics and care procedures.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care observation

Effective communication

Basic nursing support

Education

Six months general experience

Two years education above high school related to NA

Bachelor's degree with 24 sem hrs health care

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Nursing Assistant (GS-3 to GS-5) to join the patient care team. The role involves assisting licensed staff, monitoring patients, and providing compassionate care to veterans in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Qualifications include basic education or training as specified in the GS-3–GS-5 grade levels, ability to communicate effectively, and adherence to safety standards.