Nursing Assistant (Night Shift) — Full-Time Acute Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence Healthcare System, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Nursing, Acute Care service in Providence, RI. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) with night shifts and rotating schedules including weekends and holidays.

The NA will perform basic nursing duties, monitor glucose, maintain patient privacy, and report to RNs. Education must align with DoE standards; foreign credentials may require an equivalency certificate.

Qualifications

• Education/degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required with transcript if using foreign education.
• LIUNA bargaining unit position and federal hiring path noted in posting.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing duties under close supervision in various care settings.
• Care for patients with acute to chronic conditions and monitor glucose readings.
• Maintain patient dignity and privacy while interacting with patients and families.
• Report observations to the RN and treatment team; set up care equipment.
• Organize routine supplies and assist with unit routines and policies.
• Work as a cooperative member of the interdisciplinary team; ensure safety.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Patient care

Observation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Privacy protection

Equipment setup

Orientation support

Education

Education recognized by US Department of Education

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence Healthcare System, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Nursing, Acute Care service in Providence, RI. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) with night shifts and rotating schedules including weekends and holidays.

The NA will perform basic nursing duties, monitor glucose, maintain patient privacy, and report to RNs. Education must align with DoE standards; foreign credentials may require an equivalency certificate.