Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Intermittent) – Rotating Shifts

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

These Nursing Assistant positions are located at the Manchester VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH, in Geriatrics and Extended Care/Community Living Center. Positions are intermittent with rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Applicants may be referred before all educational/certification requirements are met. GS experience levels vary from entry GS-3 to GS-5 with responsibilities to assist in nursing care under supervision and to support a care team in outpatient or community living

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education/training meeting NA requirements.
• English language proficiency as per VA standards.
• Grandfathering provision applicable to current VHA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing patient/resident care as part of the care team.
• Deliver care under close supervision and refer issues to supervisors or higher-graded staff.
• Support outpatient, home or community living care for patients across settings.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Patient care

Education

High school + nursing coursework

Post-secondary nursing assistant course (<1 year)

Job description

These Nursing Assistant positions are located at the Manchester VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH, in Geriatrics and Extended Care/Community Living Center. Positions are intermittent with rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Applicants may be referred before all educational/certification requirements are met. GS experience levels vary from entry GS-3 to GS-5 with responsibilities to assist in nursing care under supervision and to support a care team in outpatient or community living