Nursing Assistant - Float Pool: Acute & Community Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a GS-5 Nursing Assistant to join the Resource Center/Float Pool. The NA provides complex nursing care as part of the care team in outpatient and inpatient settings, assisting other staff.

Basic requirements: US citizenship, English proficiency, and one of: six months general experience; one year health-related education; or a short occupation-related program. Strong teamwork and patient care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to acquire nursing skills.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing.
• Completion of an occupation-related training program of less than one year as a Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex nursing care as part of the nursing care team.
• Assist lower graded Nursing Assistants, Licensed Nurses, and other care team members.
• Work across outpatient and inpatient settings to support patient care.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Six months general experience

One year health-related education

Short occupation-related training program

Job description

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a GS-5 Nursing Assistant to join the Resource Center/Float Pool. The NA provides complex nursing care as part of the care team in outpatient and inpatient settings, assisting other staff.

Basic requirements: US citizenship, English proficiency, and one of: six months general experience; one year health-related education; or a short occupation-related program. Strong teamwork and patient care skills are essential.