Nursing Assistant Hospice

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 62,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Hospice Unit in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves direct patient care for veterans, including glucose monitoring, observation of condition changes, and documentation of care.

Scheduling includes six 12-hour shifts with occasional adjustments. This federal position offers competitive pay and benefits. Applicants must hold an approved Nursing Assistant certification.

Qualifications

Must be a certified Nursing Assistant.
Experience in inpatient or hospice care preferred.
Ability to document care and notify nursing staff of changes.

Responsibilities

Utilize glucose monitoring to obtain readings and report deviations.
Provide direct care for veterans with acute to chronic conditions.
Document care and observations in the chart and on forms.
Respond to changes by contacting appropriate nursing staff.
Administer basic nursing procedures within scope and policies.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Direct patient care

Observation of patient changes

Documentation of care

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Glucose monitor

Tracheostomy care equipment

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for a Nursing Assistant for our Hospice Unit in GEC Service!

Key Responsibilities

The NA may perform theses duties in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, sub-acute. The NA will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions.

Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff
Provides direct care for complex veterans
Makes 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
Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of
Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.

Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.

Work Schedule: 07:30am to 8:00pm Six 12-hour Shifts & One 8-hour shift every 2 weeks Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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 $38403 – $62226/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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