Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health (2B) Full -Time

Veterans Health Administration

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Federal Pension

Federal Health Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant for Inpatient Mental Health on a full-time basis in Madison, WI. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs, vitals, and assisting with therapy activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient health, documenting findings, and supporting emergency procedures as needed. PM shift; competitive federal compensation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for federal employment.
If using foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.).
Obtain and record blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and blood glucose in the medical record.
Support therapy activities under supervision and assist with emergencies and procedures as needed.
Transport patients off-unit for diagnostics and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Observation and reporting

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health (2B) Full -Time

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Full-Time Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health (2B) provides direct patient care activities under the supervision of the registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: Assist or provide patients with personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, teeth brushing, nail care, hair combing, etc Provide patients with the appropriate level of assistance with activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, transferring, ambulating, feeding, and toileting Obtain blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and blood glucose (finger stick) and record them appropriately in the medical record.

Is able to distinguish significant variances in vital signs and finger sticks and reports them to the responsible RN Weigh patients and record them appropriately in the medical record.

Is knowledgeable about variances in weights and reports significant variances in weights to responsible RN Assist with/perform under the direct supervision of the recreation/occupational/physical therapist therapeutic and diversion activities for patients Answer call lights promptly and in person Assist during emergency treatment situations obtaining equipment as necessary and running errands as needed Assist in emergency situations including, but not limited to CPR as needed Assist the nurse/MD/NP during procedures/treatments as needed following appropriate standards and guidelines Complete all required Nursing Assistant initial and annual competency requirements Assist the team in reinforcing educational needs with patients Consistently follow the Plan of Care for each patient Perform one to one observation as assigned Maintain positive and constructive professional working relationships with patients, families, medical staff, volunteers, and co-workers Transport patients as assigned off the unit for various diagnostic and therapeutic interventions

Work Schedule: Full-Time PM Shift Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

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 $39071 - $63787/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

What is the work schedule?

This is a PM Shift position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.