Med/Surg Nursing Assistant — Empower Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under close supervision in a Med/Surg unit. The role emphasizes observation, basic nursing tasks, and effective communication with patients and the care team.

The position requires education/experience per VA standards and offers development toward GS-4/GS-5 levels with opportunities in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience showing ability to acquire nursing knowledge and skills.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation.
• Two years of post-high-school education in nursing/healthcare or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in healthcare or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist a nursing care team under close supervision and refer issues to supervisors or higher graded staff.
• Observe patients for physical or emotional status and report deviations promptly.
• Properly use equipment and supplies for basic diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Observation skills

Equipment operation

Effective communication

Education

Six months of general experience

One year education above high school with NA-related courses

Two years education above high school in nursing/healthcare

Bachelor’s degree with 24 credit hours in healthcare

Tools

Bladder scan

Continuous passive motion device

Blood glucose monitoring

Specimen collection

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under close supervision in a Med/Surg unit. The role emphasizes observation, basic nursing tasks, and effective communication with patients and the care team.

The position requires education/experience per VA standards and offers development toward GS-4/GS-5 levels with opportunities in outpatient and inpatient settings.