Geriatric Nursing Assistant - Veteran Care with Full Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Perry Point (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Federal pension and retirement plan

Health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant for Geriatric Extended Care. The role supports licensed staff across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care for veterans with physical and behavioral health needs.

You will participate in assessments, care implementation, and evaluation under close supervision, with training opportunities and emphasis on patient safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Duties include observing changes in residents and reporting to nursing staff.
• Provide direct care and participate in treatment planning meetings.
• Maintain charting and documentation of resident conditions and care actions.
• Infection control and safety procedures in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessments and implementation of nursing care under supervision.
• Utilize glucose monitoring equipment and report deviations.
• Administer basic nursing procedures (e.g., catheterization, dressings) per policy.
• Assist veterans with self-care using appropriate equipment and devices.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Observation & assessment

Infection control

Team mentoring

Documentation

Tools

Tracheostomy care equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant for Geriatric Extended Care. The role supports licensed staff across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care for veterans with physical and behavioral health needs.

You will participate in assessments, care implementation, and evaluation under close supervision, with training opportunities and emphasis on patient safety and documentation.