Nursing Assistant - Acute Care for Veterans

Veterans Health Administration; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration’s VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas is hiring a Nursing Assistant for acute care. The NA provides direct patient care across settings, supports the treatment team, documents observations, and promotes safety and infection control in a busy clinical environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, basic life support, glucose monitoring, and assisting with procedures such as catheter and dressing changes.

Qualifications

• Education: Only education recognized by US Dept. of Education may be used for federal employment.
• Basic life support certification is preferred.
• Ability to care for veterans with acute to chronic conditions.
• Excellent observation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in acute, inpatient, or extended care settings.
• Observe safety regulations and infection control procedures.
• Record patient information accurately in charts and forms.
• Assist with basic nursing procedures and patient transfers.
• Support treatment team planning and patient education.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Glucose monitoring

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration’s VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas is hiring a Nursing Assistant for acute care. The NA provides direct patient care across settings, supports the treatment team, documents observations, and promotes safety and infection control in a busy clinical environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, basic life support, glucose monitoring, and assisting with procedures such as catheter and dressing changes.