Nursing Assistant - Care & Mentorship

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Tucson, AZ seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the care team and assist licensed staff in caring for patients with varying needs in preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings. The NA also mentors peers and may be referred pending licensure/certification requirements.

GS-3 to GS-5 levels apply, with grandfathering provisions for prior VA employees. Applicants must meet education and English proficiency requirements and may be hired when all

Qualifications

One year of education or training related to Nursing Assistant.
Proficiency in spoken and written English as required.
Grandfathering provisions apply for VA employees previously in the occupation.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed nursing staff in care of patients/residents.
Provide care in outpatient, home or community settings as applicable.
Mentor/educate peers and participate in care planning when appropriate.

Skills

Team collaboration

Nursing knowledge

English proficiency

Education

One year above high school nursing courses

Two years above high school nursing/healthcare courses

Bachelor's degree with 24 health-care semester hours

Job description

GS-3 to GS-5 levels apply, with grandfathering provisions for prior VA employees. Applicants must meet education and English proficiency requirements and may be hired when all

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