Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 71,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, is hiring Nursing Assistants across GS-3 to GS-5 levels.

The role involves learning to operate glucose monitors, performing basic patient care, and contributing to care plans under supervision. The position emphasizes safe patient handling and documentation, with opportunities to mentor others and advance within the Nursing Services.

Qualifications

Duties include learning to use glucose monitoring equipment and documenting readings.
Develop observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording.
Build and maintain therapeutic relationships through respectful communication with patients.
Learn proper body mechanics while assisting patients.

Responsibilities

Utilize glucose monitoring to collect readings for Veterans.
Report observations and contribute to nursing care plans.
Provide direct patient care under supervision at GS-3 and progress to full performance at GS-5.
Document care, observations and responses accurately using appropriate tools.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Observation skills

Communication

Body mechanics

Tools

Glucose monitoring machine

Medical equipment

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Washington D.C. VA Medical Center is a major VA hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services to Veterans in the District of Columbia and beyond. The Nursing Assistant position is located at The Veterans Health Administration, Washington D.C. VA Medical Center in Nursing Services.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant varies at each level are listed but not limited below: Nursing Assistant GS-3 (Individuals assigned as GS-3 NA's are considered to be at the entry and are monitored and closely supervised.) Will learn to appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients.

Learning to utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures. Nursing Assistant GS-4 Becoming proficient with maintaining positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing communication skills. Utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording.

Participate in patient centered conferences/shift reports, and contributing information for the development and review of the nursing care plan. Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards and faulty equipment.

Nursing Assistant GS-5 (The GS-5 nursing assistant is the full performance level.) Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NA's, Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff Provides direct care for complex veterans Makes 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. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately Work Schedule: TBD Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: FS 512-25590-F 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 $41953 – $71247/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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