Nursing Assistant: Direct Patient Care & Team Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; 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 care team delivering outpatient, home, or community-based services.

The role supports licensed staff in patient care across acute and chronic conditions, under supervision, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and teamwork. Qualified candidates may meet basic requirements via experience or education pathways, with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• US citizenship requirement and English proficiency are required
• Experience or education pathways qualify for GS-3 to GS-5
• Ability to perform nursing tasks under supervision and follow care plans
• Proficiency in following safety and infection control procedures
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and health team

Responsibilities

• Utilizes glucose monitoring and reports deviations to healthcare staff
• Provides direct care to Veterans with complex needs
• Observes changes in patients and communicates with supervisor
• Documents care and patient responses accurately
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice per policies
• Assists with care planning meetings and supports care team

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nursing Assistants to join the care team delivering outpatient, home, or community-based services.

The role supports licensed staff in patient care across acute and chronic conditions, under supervision, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and teamwork. Qualified candidates may meet basic requirements via experience or education pathways, with opportunities for progression.