Nursing Assistant- Mental Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 67,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Health and Retirement Benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Nursing Assistant in the Nursing, Mental Health unit. The job involves direct care for Veterans, observation of changes in condition, and documentation in electronic health records.

The position supports a multi-grade ladder with progression toward GS-5, including benefits such as generous leave, holidays, and federal retirement plans. Promotion is at supervisor discretion based on performance.

Qualifications

GS-3/4/5 progression, full performance level at GS-5.
Education/degree recognition by the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal employment eligibility and requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care for complex Veterans.
Document care, observations, vital signs, weight, and responses to interventions.
Monitor intake and output; report deviations promptly.
Perform nursing assistant procedures within scope and policies.
Monitor patients per levels of observation (one-to-one, continuous, 15-minute checks).

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient observation

Documentation

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the in the Nursing, Mental Health unit at the Nashville VA in Nashville, TN.

Key Responsibilities

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-5. At the GS-3 and GS-4 grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-5. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

The Nursing Assistant provides direct care for complex Veterans. Makes observations of changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, vital signs etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role and alerts the appropriate members of the health care team. Documents care given, observations, vital signs, weight, and responses to interventions on appropriate tools, forms, or in the electronic health record.

Monitors and documents patient intake and output and reports deviations timely and accurately. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel in a prompt manner. Performs nursing assistant procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures. Monitoring of patients according to levels of observations i.e. (one to one, continuous observation, and q 15 minute checks).

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Pay Schedule: V785 Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the service Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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).

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) 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.

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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 71427-F, 71428-F, 71429-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/.

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 $41097 – $67098/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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