Nursing Assistant — Complex Care & Mentor Role

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant at the GS-5 level to join the nursing care team in providing preventive, acute, sub-acute, and hospice care. The role includes mentorship of peers and performing duties under RN/LPN supervision in outpatient, home, or community settings.

Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and flexible pathways (experience or education) to meet basic NA requirements. This is a full-time federal position.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required or grandfathering per VA rules.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Education or experience options to meet NA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in patient/resident care across care settings.
• Serve as peer educator/mentor to other Nursing Assistants.
• Recognize emergent care needs and assist with basic life support while awaiting help.
• Coordinate orientation and practical training for new NAs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Patient care support

Basic life support readiness

Education

Healthcare-related bachelor’s degree or higher

4-year degree with healthcare courses

6 months general experience OR 1 year related education

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant at the GS-5 level to join the nursing care team in providing preventive, acute, sub-acute, and hospice care. The role includes mentorship of peers and performing duties under RN/LPN supervision in outpatient, home, or community settings.

Qualifications include US citizenship, English proficiency, and flexible pathways (experience or education) to meet basic NA requirements. This is a full-time federal position.