Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Assistant – Impactful Care

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Shorewood Hills (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health (2B) to perform direct patient care under an RN's supervision.

The position emphasizes basic nursing tasks in an inpatient mental health unit and requires readiness to advance through GS-03 to GS-05 based on experience and education. Applicants must meet citizenship and English language requirements, and possess relevant training or experience as described in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must read the full list of requirements for the announcement.
• US Citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed only when necessary.
• Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Possess six months of general experience or one year of related education or a short, occupation-specific Nursing Assistant course.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with nursing care plans and monitor patients in inpatient mental health settings.
• Demonstrate ability to observe patient status and communicate deviations promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic communication

Observe patient status

Education

6 months general experience

1 year education above high school

Nursing Assistant course <1 year

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health (2B) to perform direct patient care under an RN's supervision.

The position emphasizes basic nursing tasks in an inpatient mental health unit and requires readiness to advance through GS-03 to GS-05 based on experience and education. Applicants must meet citizenship and English language requirements, and possess relevant training or experience as described in the qualifications.