Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 62,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence Healthcare System, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Nursing, Acute Care service in Providence, RI. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) with night shifts and rotating schedules including weekends and holidays.

The NA will perform basic nursing duties, monitor glucose, maintain patient privacy, and report to RNs. Education must align with DoE standards; foreign credentials may require an equivalency certificate.

Qualifications

Education/degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required with transcript if using foreign education.
LIUNA bargaining unit position and federal hiring path noted in posting.

Responsibilities

Performs basic nursing duties under close supervision in various care settings.
Care for patients with acute to chronic conditions and monitor glucose readings.
Maintain patient dignity and privacy while interacting with patients and families.
Report observations to the RN and treatment team; set up care equipment.
Organize routine supplies and assist with unit routines and policies.
Work as a cooperative member of the interdisciplinary team; ensure safety.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Patient care

Observation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Privacy protection

Equipment setup

Orientation support

Education

Education recognized by US Department of Education

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Nursing Assistant position is within the Nursing, Acute Care service at the VA Providence Healthcare System, located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a permanent and full-time position at 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant (NA) performs basic nursing duties under close supervision in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, sub-acute.

The NA will care for patients with acute to chronic conditions Duties include, but are not limited to: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings; Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills; Utilizes observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient observations; Reports patient observations to the RN and/or other members of the treatment team; Sets up patient-care related equipment; Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment; Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients; Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies; Works as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team; Safeguards patient's rights to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature; Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Night shift with the potential rotation to other shifts based on the needs of the medical center. Shifts will include every-other weekend as well as every-other holiday. Compressed/Flexible: Not available. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F03673, F03674, and F03675 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Notifications: Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. This position is covered by a special rate. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.

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 $38126 – $62249/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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