Nursing Assistant — Night Shift Caring for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baltimore VA Medical Center is a major VA hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services to Veterans in Maryland and beyond. The Nursing Assistant position is located at The Veterans Health Administration - Baltimore VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) in Nursing Services.

Applicants must meet basic VA requirements, with progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience, education, and demonstrated KSAs.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship requirement; non-citizens only if VA policy allows.
• Six months of general experience or one year of education above high school with relevant courses.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English per VA standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic nursing assistant tasks under supervision.
• Assist in patient care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Document patient observations and report changes to supervising staff.

Skills

General experience

Education or training

English proficiency

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Related health care coursework

Job description

The Baltimore VA Medical Center is a major VA hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services to Veterans in Maryland and beyond. The Nursing Assistant position is located at The Veterans Health Administration - Baltimore VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) in Nursing Services.

Applicants must meet basic VA requirements, with progression from GS-3 to GS-5 based on experience, education, and demonstrated KSAs.