Nursing Assistant - 3N Med/Surg

Veterans Health Administration

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 67,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental/long-term care

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville, TN seeks a 3N Med/Surg Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform nursing procedures, assist with activities of daily living, and help ensure safety and infection control on the unit.

The role includes reprocessing medical equipment, documenting care, and providing patient education as part of a holistic care plan. Eligible for federal benefits, PTO, leave, and retirement programs.

Responsibilities

Participates in implementing the healthcare plan by performing tasks delegated by and performed under RN supervision.
Performs full range of nursing procedures using appropriate and safe techniques.
Responsible for reprocessing and cleaning reusable medical equipment on the unit.
Provides verbal information and written facts as part of a patient-driven holistic care plan.
Ensures safe use of equipment and supplies and follows infection control practices.
Provides activities of daily living support for a group of patients and monitors those needing close observation with AvaSure telesitter.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The 3N Med/Surg Nursing Assistant position is assigned to the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN campus.

Key Responsibilities

Major Job Duties: Participates in implementing the healthcare plan by performing tasks delegated by and performed under the supervision and directions of a Registered Nurse Performs full range of nursing procedures utilizing appropriate and safe techniques Responsible for the reprocessing and cleaning of reusable medical equipment items on the assigned unit Provides appropriate verbal information and written facts as a part of a patient-driven holistic care plan for life Assures the appropriate/safe use of equipment and supplies Follows principles of infection control and safety for a wide range of conditions including implementation of standard precautions and identifying and reporting environmental safety hazards Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and follows guidelines and emergency preparedness plan Provides for activities of daily living of a group of patients Provides technical support to the unit staff Orients, coaches and educates staff and students Provides monitoring for patients that require close and continuous observation using the AvaSure Telesitter technology.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Pay Schedule: V785 Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the Service. 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

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) Functional Statement #: 70317-F

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 $51614 – $67098/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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