Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (CNA Certified)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Perry Point (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care in a VA health care setting at Perry Point, MD. The NA will support basic nursing tasks under supervision and may be referred pending completion of required licensure or education.

Qualifications include basic experience or education in nursing care, with GS-3 to GS-5 entry levels and related KSAs such as effective communication and observation of patient status.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or one year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care or related occupation.
• Completion of an intensive, occupation-related training course of less than one year may meet the experience requirement.
• Grandfathering Provision may apply to current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.
• Assist with nursing care plans and recovery of patients/residents.
• Observe patients’ status and report deviations to supervisor.

Skills

Computer skills

Stress management

Multitasking

Communication

CPR/BLS certification

Education

2 years above high school in health care related field

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care in a VA health care setting at Perry Point, MD. The NA will support basic nursing tasks under supervision and may be referred pending completion of required licensure or education.

Qualifications include basic experience or education in nursing care, with GS-3 to GS-5 entry levels and related KSAs such as effective communication and observation of patient status.