Nursing Assistant- Long Term Care

Veterans Health Administration; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Long Term Care Nursing Assistant for sit ter/transport and direct patient care in a structured clinical setting. The role supports veterans through grooming, feeding, elimination, and psychosocial care, following established policies and procedures.

Carefully monitors patients, participates in treatment planning, uses assistive devices, and helps maintain infection control and safety in a dynamic long-term care

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant role responsibilities and duties as described in the VA posting.
• Direct patient care and support under RN supervision.
• Adherence to safety, infection control and standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and policies to care for veterans.
• Works on group activities and supports treatment plans.
• Provides direct physical and emotional care to chronically ill or dying veterans.
• Utilizes equipment to promote self-care and maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Mentors new employees and serves as a patient advocate in treatment planning meetings.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Patient care

Safety procedures

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 28, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be Monday, November 2, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Key Responsibilities

Long Term Care Nursing Assistant (NA) position: Sitter/Transport, 5A/B-Home like long term, CLC-B- Lock Dementia, CLC-A Long-term Major duties include, but not limited to: 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.

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. Demonstrates motivation and creativity in addressing problems which impede patient care.

Provides direct physical and emotional care to the chronically ill and/or dying patient by attending the patient's grooming needs, feeding, elimination and psychosocial needs, thus improving the veteran's quality of life. Acts as a patient advocate in ensuring patients receive all necessary care in an efficient manner. 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. Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident.

Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison. Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NA's. Shares increase knowledge and skill in observation, communication, intervention and documentation abilities with other staff members. Is a mentor to new employees.

Orients members of the health care team to the unit as appropriate. Functions as a member of the unit base counsel. Manages distributed patient behavior/care and appropriately intervenes requesting assistance from other health care members as appropriate. Recognizes medical and psychiatric emergencies and institutes proper measure by summoning professional assistance. Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes appropriate action.

Performs more complex medial nursing care treatment under the direction and supervision of the RN. Treatments may include: Pressure ulcer prevention, observation and treatment Stage I through Stage IV. Assist licensed staff with bladder scanning and continence training. Follows universal precautions as appropriate, demonstrates competence according to isolation, infection control and Tuberculosis (TB) policy/procedure.

Work Schedule: Multiple tours to include holiday /weekends rotation including every other weekend and holidays as needed. Tour of duty varies and is to be determined by supervisor. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. 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).Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

• 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.
• Telework: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 613-25056-F,613-25058-F,613-25057-F 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/.

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.

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 $38547 – $62936/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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