Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

Muskogee (OK)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 63,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System, part of Veterans Health Administration, seeks one Nursing Assistant to provide basic care to Veterans with acute or chronic conditions in diverse settings.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, monitoring patient needs, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe, respectful environment. The schedule is 6:30pm–7:00am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday, with a competitive pay range and Federal benefits.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff and monitor patient needs.
Maintain a safe environment and support daily living activities for Veterans.
Learn to observe and report patient status and observations.
Perform nursing tasks under supervision, including personal hygiene, comfort, nutrition, elimination, and activity.
Safeguard patient privacy, follow safety practices, and use equipment properly.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Schedule: 6:30pm - 7:00am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is seeking one (1) Nursing Assistant to provide basic care to patients with acute or chronic conditions in diverse settings. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, monitoring patient needs, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Learns to appropriately utilize the glucose monitoring machine to collect and document accurate glucose readings for assigned Veterans. Maintains positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families, and/or significant others, using learned communication skills. Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting, and recording patient/resident observations.

Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patients' needs under close supervision and guidance from a preceptor, including: Personal hygiene Physical comfort Activity, exercise, and rest Nutrition Elimination Prevention of skin breakdown Rehabilitative aspects of care Begins to participate in group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events, and other therapeutic groups.

Learns to utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients. Reports patient observations to the RN and other members of the treatment team. Receives training to set up patient care-related equipment. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. Assists with orienting patients and families to unit routines and policies. Works cooperatively and courteously as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Safeguards patients' right to privacy by judiciously protecting confidential information. Adheres to proper safety practices. Learns to use equipment and supplies according to procedures. Learns to consistently utilize principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for using patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others, including proper use of lifting equipment in all settings. Performs other duties as assigned, commensurate with grade level.

Work Schedule: 6:30pm - 7:00am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday Compressed/Flexible: Available Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 623-51133-A, 623-51134-A, 623-51135-A

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 $38287 – $62511/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 6:30pm - 7:00am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.