Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Prescott (AZ)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 67,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant in the Geriatrics and Extended Care unit at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. The role focuses on direct patient care, glucose monitoring, and monitoring residents for subtle changes.

The position requires documentation of care and observations, plus ability to work a flexible, 24/7 hospital schedule. Training includes tracheostomy care and responding to patient needs in a geriatric setting.

Qualifications

Education recognition by U.S. Department of Education is required for federal employment.
Foreign education must be evaluated with a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
For foreign qualifications, provide transcript and equivalency documentation.

Responsibilities

Utilize glucose monitoring machine to obtain readings for veterans and refer deviations to appropriate health care staff.
Provide direct care for complex veterans.
Observe subtle changes in resident condition and take action within the NA role.
Document care, observations and responses on appropriate forms.
Administer tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
Monitor and document patient intake and output; report deviations timely.

Skills

Patient care

Glucose monitoring

Observation skills

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glucose meter

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended Care

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join the Geriatrics and Extended Care Community Living Center team!

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Providing direct care for complex veterans. Making observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.

Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately. Work Schedule: Full time. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital.

Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor. Not all duties may be listed, so other duties may be assigned. Compressed/Flexible: Available. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $42116 – $67406/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.