Nursing Assistant

Diversity Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking Nursing Assistants to support the National Center for Warrior Independence. Responsibilities include patient care, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and community outreach in West Los Angeles.

This role emphasizes resilience, independent living, and high-quality service delivery, with multiple qualification pathways and a flexible schedule; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Basic education/experience requirements to qualify as Nursing Assistant per VA standards.
• Proficiency in English for direct patient care and documentation.
• Education options include 1 year+ post-high school or 2 years+ related courses.
• GS-5 level requires relevant experience or higher education in health care.
• Physical requirements include walking, lifting, and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Support the Center's mission to enhance Veteran independence through coordinated services and outreach.
• Assist with coordination, planning and execution of service delivery across healthcare and admin lines.
• Engage in outreach and communication to improve access and effectiveness of Veteran programs.
• Provide timely support to Veterans, staff and teams through data gathering, scheduling, documentation, and workflow management.

Skills

English language proficiency

Patient care

Communication

Observation of status

Team collaboration

Education

One year+ high school related to NA

Two years+ high school in nursing/health care

Bachelor's with health-related courses

Job description

Summary

The National Center for Warrior Independence supports the Administration by advancing programs and partnerships that strengthen Veteran resilience - promote independent living - and ensure effective delivery of services across the enterprise. The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• Citizenship
• Citizen of the United States
• Education or Training
• The candidate must have one year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation
• Completion of an intensive - specialized - occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. English Language Proficiency
• Nursing Assistants appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) Grade Determinations: GS-3 (Entry Level)
• There is no additional experience or education requirements beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 Experience/Education: Experience: One year of specialized experience as a NA or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse - health technician - hospital corpsman - etc.) - performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states - therapeutic communication - and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments
• OR Education: Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care - health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position - such as education in a program for psychology - psychiatric - or operating room technicians
• AND demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents
• Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner
• Ability to properly use equipment - materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan - continuous passive motion device - blood glucose monitoring machine - specimen collection - etc
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents - their families and other health professionals
• GS-5 Experience/Education: This is the full performance level for Nursing Assistants
• Nursing Assistants at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care - home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute - sub acute or chronic states of illness
• The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements
• Nursing Assistants at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role
• Experience: One year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge - skills - and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c) below
• OR Education: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree
• AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital - long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
• Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents - families - interdisciplinary team and other personnel
• This includes serving as a preceptor to new Nursing Assistants by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting
• Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance
• For example - recognizing need for basic life support - controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis - etc
• Grandfathering Provisions
• All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA as of March 12 - 2015 are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the series and grade held that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation
• For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
• If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves the occupation - the employee loses protected status of the grandfathering provision and must meet the full VA qualification standard basic requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation
• References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G46 - Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard
• Physical Requirements: Work requires walking - standing - stooping - lifting - bending - pushing - turning - and at times carrying heavy loads
• Must be able to utilize good body mechanics and have stamina to withstand stress.

Duties

• This position plays a vital role in supporting the Center's mission to enhance Veteran independence through coordinated services - strategic outreach - and programmatic excellence
• Ideal candidates are motivated - adaptable - and committed to improving Veteran outcomes through collaboration - innovation - and high-quality service delivery
• The role involves supporting interdisciplinary teams - managing key program functions - and helping drive initiatives that empower Veterans to thrive in their communities
• VA Careers -VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates This vacancy is a solicitation for a Hiring Fair/Onboarding Event - which will be offered on an invite-only basis once the minimum position qualifications have been verified
• Candidates who resides in the West Los Angeles commuting area will be required to attend in person
• Candidates who reside outside of West Los Angeles commuting area will have the opportunity to tele-interview: Date: Saturday - November 7 - 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location of Hiring/Onboarding Event: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Ave Los Angeles - CA 90073 Core duties may include: - Meeting the Veterans where they are in their place of resident and/or in the community by conducting face to face home visits
• - Supporting National Center for Warrior Independence programs that enhance Veteran resilience and promote independent living
• - Assisting with coordination - planning - and execution of service delivery initiatives across healthcare and administrative service lines
• - Engaging in outreach - partnership building - and communication efforts that improve access - awareness - and effectiveness of Veteran programs
• - Ensuring timely and accurate support to Veterans - staff - and interdisciplinary teams through data gathering - scheduling - documentation - and workflow management
• - Contributing to innovation and process improvements aimed at strengthening Veteran outcomes and operational success
• Work Schedule: Various tours of duty based on the needs of the service
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.