Nursing Assistant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, in Chicago, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Veterans’ treatment plans, recovery, and wellness under licensed supervision. The NA will provide direct patient care across acute to chronic conditions in a Veterans Health Administration setting.

Responsibilities include glucose monitoring, patient education, and assisting in nursing care plans while maintaining safety and dignity for patients.

Qualifications

• Education from accredited institutions may qualify for Federal employment.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for Veterans under supervision.
• Monitor glucose readings and document results for assigned patients.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment and report safety concerns to staff.

Education

Education recognized by U.S. Department of Education

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Schedule: 2 Shifts - Days: 7:30am to 8:00pm and 7:30am to 4:00pm - Night: 7:30pm to 8:00am and 11:30pm to 8:00am

The Nursing Assistant (NA) performs activities of daily living and provides a range of care that contributes to the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness under the direction of a licensed health care provider and assumes peer education/mentorship. The Nursing Assistant (NA) will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions

Key Responsibilities

Appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran. Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills. Utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients.

Properly uses equipment, materials, and supplies in simple diagnostic treatment procedures, such as: bladder scans, continuous passive motion device, specimen collections, etc. Participates in patient centered conferences/shift reports and contributes information for the development and review of the nursing care plan.

Maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment. Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans and refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Make observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc.

and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role. Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment. Monitors Veterans who may be at risk for harming themselves and or others according to established policies and procedures and appropriately refers issues to the charge nurse or other health care professional.

Sets up patient care related equipment, such as hypothermia machines, oxygen delivery systems, portable and wall suction and assisting in monitoring proper functioning of equipment. Applies 5-Lead EKG monitor, lead placement, batteries and Utilizes EKG machines, bedside or stand alone, to perform 12-lead EKGs on veterans when needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 2 Shifts - Days: 7:30am to 8:00pm and 7:30am to 4:00pm - Night: 7:30pm to 8:00am and 11:30pm to 8:00am Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 03412F/03411F/03141F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $39373 - $64285/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 2 Shifts - Days: 7:30am to 8:00pm and 7:30am to 4:00pm - Night: 7:30pm to 8:00am and 11:30pm to 8:00am position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.