Nursing Assistant: Caregiver & Preceptor Role

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nursing Assistants to join the nursing care team across outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care settings.

The role supports licensed staff in caring for veterans with acute to chronic conditions and participates in care planning, documentation, and safety initiatives. Positions are open continuously with a structured progression from entry-level GA-3 to full-performance GA-5, under close supervision and a focus on patient/resident care,

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience, or education or training related to nursing assistants
• Ability to acquire knowledge and skills for NA work
• English language proficiency per VA standards

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in care of patients/residents across care settings
• Participate in treatment planning and team meetings
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and proper infection control
• Assist in basic life support and nursing procedures within scope of practice
• Document care, observations, and patient responses

Skills

General patient care

Communication with team

Education

2 years of higher education related to nursing

4 years of higher education in health care (bachelor's)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nursing Assistants to join the nursing care team across outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care settings.

The role supports licensed staff in caring for veterans with acute to chronic conditions and participates in care planning, documentation, and safety initiatives. Positions are open continuously with a structured progression from entry-level GA-3 to full-performance GA-5, under close supervision and a focus on patient/resident care,