Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

City of Batavia (NY)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 57,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The VA Western New York Health Care System in Batavia, NY is seeking a qualified full-time Nursing Assistant to join the Nursing Care team. You will work under supervision to provide basic patient care, maintain dignity, and support daily activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This position requires alignment with federal employment requirements and education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Qualifications

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to qualify for federal employment.
Willingness to meet federal employment eligibility requirements.
Experience as a nursing assistant or related patient-care role is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintains positive therapeutic relationships with patients, families and others using effective communication.
Provides basic nursing care such as personal hygiene, nutrition, and assisting with mobility under supervision.
Observes, reports and records patient observations to the RN or treatment team.
Sets up patient care equipment and organizes routine supplies.
Safeguards patient privacy and follows safety procedures in all settings.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Western New York Health Care System is seeking a highly qualified full-time Nursing Assistant to serve as a member of the Nursing Care team located in Batavia, New York.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Maintains a positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills. Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations. Learning to performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a preceptor.

Personal Hygiene
Physical comfort
Activity, Exercise, Rest
Nutrition
Elimination
Prevention of Skin Breakdown
Rehabilitative Aspects of Care

Beginning to engage in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups. Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients. Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team.

Is trained to set up patient care related equipment. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. Work as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team. Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. Uses proper safety practices. Learning to utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures.

Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. Work Schedule: Full Time, Day/Night 0630-1900, 1830-0700 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD10791F 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 $35139 – $57372/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.