Geriatric-Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide specialized personal care to residents with psychiatric, medical, and geriatric needs.

The role involves multi-step treatments and collaboration with nursing staff to support treatment plans. The position requires meeting basic qualification standards and KSAs, with potential progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to perform nursing tasks and assist with treatments.
• Demonstrated KSAs for patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• The range of resident care and contributing to the treatment plan.
• Perform personal care, diagnostic support, and charting.
• Recognize patient condition changes and report promptly.
• Assist in admissions, orientation, and nursing actions.
• Obtain vital signs, collect specimens, and support diagnostics.
• Promote patient participation in treatment plans and independence.
• Maintain a safe environment and adhere to policies.
• Work schedule: 7:30am–4:00pm with rotating days.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation & assessment

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Six months of general experience

One year of education above high school

Bachelor's degree in health care or related field

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide specialized personal care to residents with psychiatric, medical, and geriatric needs.

The role involves multi-step treatments and collaboration with nursing staff to support treatment plans. The position requires meeting basic qualification standards and KSAs, with potential progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education.