Geriatric Nursing Assistant — Compassionate, Home-Focused Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant for its Community Living Center in Florida. The role supports geriatric residents across short-stay rehab, long-term, and palliative care, focusing on holistic well-being and compassionate service.

Applicants may be tentatively referred if pending education/licensure requirements are met. GS-04/GS-05 levels require progress toward nursing care responsibility with supervision; candidates must meet education and KSA benchmarks and

Qualifications

• Provide range of patient/resident care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• Observe patients/residents' physical or emotional status and report deviations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.
• Assist licensed nursing staff in full range of nursing care in various care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the patient/resident care plan.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to supervisors.
• Assist team with coordination of care and basic nursing tasks.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nurse care delivery

Observation skills

Communication

Emergency response

Education

Two years college coursework

Bachelor’s degree required (GS-05)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant for its Community Living Center in Florida. The role supports geriatric residents across short-stay rehab, long-term, and palliative care, focusing on holistic well-being and compassionate service.

Applicants may be tentatively referred if pending education/licensure requirements are met. GS-04/GS-05 levels require progress toward nursing care responsibility with supervision; candidates must meet education and KSA benchmarks and