Nursing Assistant – Compassionate Veteran Care Team

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, KS is seeking a Nursing Assistant (GS-3 to GS-5) to join the healthcare team. This entry- to full-performance level role requires meeting basic requirements and delivering compassionate patient care under supervision.

Candidate demonstrates KSAs in nursing care, observation, and communication with patients and staff. Applicants should have either a year of healthcare education or related work experience, with potential advancement through training and

Qualifications

• Experience or education meeting basic requirements.
• Ability to provide a range of patient care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• Ability to observe patients and refer deviations to supervisor.
• Ability to use equipment for basic diagnostic/treatment procedures.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the full range of nursing care under RN/LVN supervision.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families; support care plans.

Skills

Nursing care

Therapeutic communication

Observation of patient status

Equipment use

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

2 years of college coursework related to nursing care

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in health care

Tools

Medical equipment basics

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, KS is seeking a Nursing Assistant (GS-3 to GS-5) to join the healthcare team. This entry- to full-performance level role requires meeting basic requirements and delivering compassionate patient care under supervision.

Candidate demonstrates KSAs in nursing care, observation, and communication with patients and staff. Applicants should have either a year of healthcare education or related work experience, with potential advancement through training and