Day-Shift Nursing Assistant: Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Carrollton Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across outpatient, inpatient, and clinical settings. This position emphasizes assisting with basic nursing tasks and monitoring patient status under supervision.

The role involves working in day shift settings, coordinating with licensed staff, and meeting the basic requirements for nursing assistant positions as outlined in VA standards.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education above high school with courses related to nursing care or a short training program.
• Demonstrated KSAs: ability to provide range of patient care, observe status, use simple medical equipment, and communicate with care team.
• GS-3 to GS-5 criteria include different experience or education paths and applicable KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/resident care in multiple settings under RN/LPN supervision.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient observation

Effective communication

Safety and emergency response

Education

Six months of general experience

Education above high school with nursing-related courses

Intensive nursing care training <1 year

Bachelor's degree in health field (optional)

Tools

Blood glucose monitoring

Basic diagnostic equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across outpatient, inpatient, and clinical settings. This position emphasizes assisting with basic nursing tasks and monitoring patient status under supervision.

The role involves working in day shift settings, coordinating with licensed staff, and meeting the basic requirements for nursing assistant positions as outlined in VA standards.