Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Acute Care unit at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

The role supports licensed nurses in delivering comprehensive patient care across preventive, acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities include glucose monitoring, vital signs, observations, and basic nursing tasks, with emphasis on patient privacy and safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience providing direct patient care in acute or inpatient settings.
• Knowledge of glucose monitoring and telemetry basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed staff in patient care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic and hospice services.
• Perform glucose monitoring, vital signs, urine and blood tests, and simple dressing changes.
• Document observations, report abnormalities to RNs, and maintain patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Vital signs

Inpatient care

Telemetry setup

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Nursing Assistant functions as a member of a nursing care team and assists licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care within the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Philadelphia, PA.

Key Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant - Acute Care candidate will perform nursing duties as specified, but not limited to the below: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran. Maintains positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.

Utilizes observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations.

Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for: Personal Hygiene Physical comfort Activity, Exercise, Rest Nutrition Elimination Prevention of Skin Breakdown Rehabilitative Aspects of Care Performing and documenting prescribed medical treatment and interventions for patients, including but not limited to urine testing and blood testing, simple dressing changes, EKGs. Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team.

Is trained to set up patient care related equipment. Monitors patients according to levels of observations i.e. (one to one suicide, continuous observation, q 15-minute checks, and hourly rounding). Monitors Veterans who may be at risk for harming themselves and or others according to established policies and procedures and appropriately refers issues to the charge nurse or other health care professional.

Performing and documenting vital sign monitoring while reporting abnormalities to primary nurse. Ensuring correct skin preparation and electrode placement for patients with telemetry monitoring. Replacing battery pack as indicated. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. Works as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team.

Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature. Uses proper safety practices. Utilizes equipment and supplies according to procedures. Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. Additional duties as assigned.

The NA will conduct the above assignments under close supervision and refers issues/questions to supervisors, higher graded NAs, or other healthcare professionals. Work Schedule: 12-hour rotational day shift, 7am to 7pm. 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 $38966 – $63620/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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