Full-Time Nursing Assistant: Patient Care Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs – Ann Arbor VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Assistant (NA) in the Patient Care Service. Applicants may be referred while meeting requirements and may be hired once all criteria are met.

GS-3 to GS-5 positions require varying levels of experience or education and KSAs, including patient care, communication, and recognizing emergent situations. On-site duties and safety protocols apply in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to perform NA work.
• One year of education above high school with NA-related courses.
• Completion of an intensive, occupation-related NA training program of less than one year.
• English language proficiency as required by VA standards.

Skills

United States citizenship

English proficiency

Communication with patients & team

Education

Six months general experience (GS-3)

One year education above high school (NA-related)

NA training program <1 year

Bachelor's degree with health care courses (4-year)

Tools

Bladder scan

Blood glucose monitor

Medical equipment handling

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs – Ann Arbor VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Assistant (NA) in the Patient Care Service. Applicants may be referred while meeting requirements and may be hired once all criteria are met.

GS-3 to GS-5 positions require varying levels of experience or education and KSAs, including patient care, communication, and recognizing emergent situations. On-site duties and safety protocols apply in a hospital setting.