Nursing Assistant: Long-Term Care & Wellness

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under supervision in a health care setting. The NA will support activities of daily living and other care aligned with the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness as directed by a licensed health care provider.

Qualified applicants may advance from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education. The position offers federal benefits and opportunities for skill development in a clinical

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education meeting basic requirements.
• One year of Nursing Assistant experience at GS-4 level or higher, or two years of college study related to nursing care.
• Four-year degree with health-related courses may qualify with related KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under supervision to patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living and health monitoring.
• Observe patient condition and promptly report changes to the RN.
• Set up and use patient care equipment as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Observation skills

Communication

Education

Two years college education related to nursing care

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under supervision in a health care setting. The NA will support activities of daily living and other care aligned with the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness as directed by a licensed health care provider.

Qualified applicants may advance from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience and education. The position offers federal benefits and opportunities for skill development in a clinical