Nursing Assistant 3A

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the New Mexico VA Health Care System.

You will support the 3A Surgical Acute Care Service, providing direct patient care, monitoring glucose readings, and documenting care and observations for veterans with acute to chronic conditions. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, promoting patient independence, and participating in treatment planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Education/degree recognized by U.S. Department of Education can qualify for federal employment.
• Foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Applications via Fed Internal Search path only.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes glucose monitoring to obtain readings and reports deviations.
• Provides direct care for veterans with acute to chronic conditions.
• Observes changes in resident condition and acts within NA scope.
• Documents care, observations, and responses on appropriate forms.
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice per policy and procedures.
• Participates in treatment planning and patient care activities.
• Promotes independence and self-care with veterans through respectful care.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Direct patient care

Observation of changes

Documentation

Education

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for a Nursing Assistant for our 3A Surgical Acute Care Service!

Key Responsibilities

The NA may perform theses duties 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/residents with acute to chronic conditions.

Duties for nursing assistant may include, but not limited to the following:

• 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
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of
• Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.

• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
• Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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 $38403 – $62226/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.