Nursing Assistant – Long-Term Care & Mentorship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. seeks a Nursing Assistant to participate in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under close supervision and with appropriate training.

Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, hygiene, catheter care, vital signs, and patient comfort in a long-term care setting. The role requires readiness to work with a multidisciplinary team, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and respond to emergent care needs

Qualifications

• Eligible for GS-5 NA position; one year of related experience or a bachelor’s degree with health-care coursework.
• Ability to assist in full range of nursing care under supervision and direction of RNs/LPNs.
• Ability to communicate orally with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Provide personal care: feeding, bathing, hygiene, and related duties.
• Perform post-mortem care and handle equipment and supplies.
• Assist with orientation of new patients and maintain patient privacy.
• Initiate CPR/Heimlich as indicated and monitor vital signs.
• Provide care in long-term care, hospital, or outpatient settings under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Nursing care assistance

Teamwork & collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or health-care coursework

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. seeks a Nursing Assistant to participate in assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under close supervision and with appropriate training.

Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, hygiene, catheter care, vital signs, and patient comfort in a long-term care setting. The role requires readiness to work with a multidisciplinary team, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and respond to emergent care needs