Nursing Assistant- Acute Care

Veterans Health Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington, DC VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeks a Nursing Assistant across GS-3 to GS-5 levels. The role involves learning glucose monitoring, patient observation, and direct care under supervision.

You will participate in care planning and shift reports, supporting a therapeutic environment and patient well-being. Schedule is part-time, intermittent, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Learn to operate glucose monitoring equipment and document readings.
• Develop observation skills for data collection and reporting.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families and staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and observations.
• Provide direct patient care and support to nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Assistant GS-3: learn to use glucose monitoring machine and document readings.
• GS-4: build therapeutic relationships and document observations; assist in care planning.
• GS-5: serve as mentor to others; provide direct care for complex veterans; monitor patient changes; document care.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Patient care

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: Part-Time, Intermittent M-F 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/.

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veterans and Employee health and well-being. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.

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 – $68496/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government