Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Inpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Clement J. Zablocki VA Health Care System – Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division, part of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist licensed staff in caring for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, and hospice care.

This federal, full-time, day-shift role (0730–1600) requires rotating days, weekends and holidays, with emphasis on patient confidentiality and infection control practices. VA qualifications and federal pay scales apply.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact appropriately with internal and external customers.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information (electronic, verbal, and written).
Adhere to infection control policies and operating guidelines.
Provide competent, age-appropriate care to a diverse patient population.

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Inpatient

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This nursing assistant position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Health Care System - Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division. The nursing assistant will assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties include but are not limited to: Communicate and interact appropriately with internal and external customers. Maintain electronic, verbal, and written confidentiality of patient/resident Information. Understand the Medical Center's Performance Improvement Program. Work and function in a safe manner adhering to infection control policies/procedures and established guidelines for operating equipment. Provide competent care to a diverse patient/resident population.

Provide age specific care with knowledge about the changes associated with aging, and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric population. Deliver personalized care for patients/residents with dementia. Work Schedule: 0730 - 1600; Full-time; Day Shift; Rotating days, weekends, and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 09554F, 09553F, 09552F 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 $39686 – $64796/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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