Nursing Assistant (Acute Care)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant (Acute Care) under an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The role supports inpatient units with essential nursing tasks to restore veterans to independence or ensure comfort at end of life.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and following safety and privacy protocols. The posted pay range is $42,127–$68,781 per year, with benefits including time off and federal retirement

Qualifications

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions is required to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

Assist in activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide basic nursing care to patients.
Monitor and record vital signs, and assist with EKGs, weight, height, and intake/output.
Provide care to patients in isolation and under chemotherapy precautions; maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer; support the nursing team to ensure safe and dignified patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Patient safety

HIPAA

Education

Education recognized by US Department of Education

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 30th, 2026 or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 11/2/2026. Eligible applications received after 11/2/2026 will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

The NA on the inpatient acute care units develop their practice and adhere to a high level of respect and knowledge of Veteran patient rights and responsibilities. The NAs practice includes all activities of daily living, and general nursing duties and tasks to help the team restore the Veteran patient to the highest level of independence or remain comfortable toward the end of life.

The duties listed below are the GS-5 Full Performance Level, GS-3 and GS-4 duties will differ in complexity and level of supervision. Participate in activities and actions to improve the quality of care for Veteran patients to include fall and pressure sore prevention. Ensure the Veteran is wearing the correct identification bracelet. Adhere to responsibility of timely maintenance of all education required, including TMS, BLS, HIPAA, and Privacy training.

Supervise patients and mentor other NAs in personal hygiene, rest, and eating. Feed and bathe patients who require assistance. Help patients in and out of bed, and with mobile devices. Instruct and assist patients in the skills necessary to gain independence in activities of daily living. Contribute to a safe, clean, clutter-free, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Follow Medical Center and Nursing Service policies and procedures.

Provide care to patients in isolation and patients on chemotherapy precautions. Maintain privacy of patients and staff. Perform and mentor other NAs in a variety of general nursing duties including measurement and recording of vital signs, EKGs, weight, height, intake and output, post-mortem care, simple treatments such as hot and cold packs, change clean or sterile dressings, apply external catheters, and catheter care.

Maintain oxygen therapy as directed by the RN, assignment, or written care plan, to include management and operation of oxygen tanks. Perform or instruct patients in learning range of motion exercise, turning and positioning, ambulation, and other routine care procedures. Prepare patients for tests, examinations, treatments, and for surgery. Collect and label specimens such as urine, sputum, and stool for laboratory examinations. Demonstrate safe body mechanics.

Observe and report patient physical and mental status, report unusual changes to the RN. Report information obtained from patients or family and participate in developing a plan of care. Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Effective communication skills for reporting and recording pertinent information to the nursing and medical staff.

Knowledge and skill sufficient to use standardized nursing principles, procedures, equipment, and supplies for providing nursing care to assigned patients. Knowledge of basic human body structure, function, diseases, and skill sufficient to care for patients appropriate to current level. Knowledge of developmental needs (cognitive, emotional, physical, age related) of the young adult to the geriatric age category. Knowledge and skill of aseptic techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge of proper body mechanics and skill in patient transfer procedures and other items requiring resident transfer or movement. Knowledge of special dietary needs, (i.e., patient unable to chew food for lack of teeth or a patient who is unable to feed self). Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Nightshift, Compressed Tour of 7:30pm to 8:00am / 11:30pm to 8:0am with rotating weekends. Days to be determined.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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)

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) Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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 $42127 – $68781/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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